Anthropometric Measurements In Hiv Infected Children Aged One To Five Years In Lagos University Teaching Hospital

📄 Project Abstract

There is a high prevalence rate of HIV in our environment. Malnutrition is also highly prevalent especially among under -fives. These two conditions have far reaching implications as they both affect children adversely. The major aim of the study was to determine the effects of HIV infection on the anthropometry of under-fives. Permission was obtained from research and ethical committee of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Permission was obtained from research and ethical committee of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). The subjects were recruited from children attending APIN clinic in LUTH. Permission was obtained from research and ethical committee of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Written informed consents were obtained from parents and guardians of children who participated in the study. The information collected with the questionnaire included age of the child, parental education / occupation, use and duration of antiretroviral drugs. A tota...