Relationship of handgrip strength with health indicators of people living with HIV in west Pará, Brazil.

Background: Handgrip strength (HGS) is an important health indicator that can be influenced by body composition and biochemical markers of people living with HIV, contributing to better understanding of health-related outcomes.

Objective: To analyze the relationship between HGS and health indicators in people living with HIV.

Methods: Cross-sectional study, with 207 people living with HIV, attending a reference center, located in Santarém, Pará, Brazil.