Overweight and Obesity among Recipients of Antiretroviral Therapy at HIV Clinics in Gaborone, Botswana: Factors Associated with Change in Body Mass Index.

Jose Gaby Tshikuka Mgaywa Gilbert Mjungu Damas MagafuGoabaone Rankgoane-PonoJulius Chacha MwitaTiny MasupeShimeles Genna HamdaRoy TaperaMooketsi MolefiJoseph TshibanguJohn Thato Tlhakanelo

Published in: AIDS research and treatment (2020)

These results suggest that the ART regimens studied have a comparable effect on overweight/obesity and that the duration of exposure does not affect the outcome. This study calls for further research to elucidate the relative contribution of various factors to BMI change among recipients, including ART regimens.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
body mass index
weight gain
hiv positive
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected patients
hiv aids
weight loss
physical activity
kidney transplantation
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
type diabetes
primary care
hiv testing