Publications by authors named "Saumu Ali"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates factors influencing malnutrition among children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania, using data from 70,102 participants aged 5 to 19 from 2021.
- The prevalence of different forms of malnutrition was reported, with stunting appearing in 36.0% and underweight in 28.9%, while boys and those older in age had higher risks linked to treatment details.
- The findings suggest that tailored nutritional interventions should be developed based on individual circumstances, particularly focusing on the age, sex, and treatment specifics of patients starting ART.
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of malnutrition status, analyse the association between malnutrition status and individual-level factors, and explore the spatial variation among children and adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.
Methods: The study is based on large-scale baseline routine data from the National AIDS Control Programme on people living with HIV from January 2016 to December 2021 in mainland Tanzania. 70,102 children and adolescents aged 5-19 years receiving active antiretroviral therapy were included in the analysis.