Publications by authors named "Hermela Melese"
HIV AIDS (Auckl)
February 2017
Article Synopsis
- Anemia is a significant health issue for HIV patients globally, particularly affecting those in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia, where data on this issue is limited.
- A study conducted at Debre-Tabor Hospital found a 23% prevalence of anemia among 377 adult HIV patients, with higher risks for those who were ART-naïve, had a history of tuberculosis treatment, were on zidovudine-containing regimens, and had low CD4+ counts.
- The study concluded that anemia is a prevalent co-morbidity in adult HIV patients in Ethiopia, emphasizing the need for targeted screening and treatment for those at higher risk.
