Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on BMI in youth living with HIV.

Saiteja MogasalaCatherine HelzerRobert D WelchElizabeth Secord Eric J McGrath

Published in: SAGE open medicine (2024)

The perinatally acquired group's body mass index increased by 1.6 during and 2.3 post-pandemic compared to pre-pandemic levels. Longitudinal follow-up of body mass index changes is needed in this vulnerable population.

Keyphrases

body mass index
sars cov
coronavirus disease
physical activity
weight gain
hiv infected
mental health
cross sectional
weight loss