ArticleBMC pediatrics2025
Magnitude and factors associated with wasting among children on antiretroviral therapy in the East Wollega zone, Western Ethiopia.
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- Prevalence of undernutrition among children on anti-retroviral therapy at comprehensive specialized hospital: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Food insecurity and its contributing factors among people living with HIV attending antiretroviral therapy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study.BMC nutrition · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundInsufficient food intake and infectious diseases cause undernutrition. Undernutrition in children is a severe public health issue globally, especially in low-resource areas. Among the most vulnerable to these challenges, children affected by HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia are at risk of undernutrition, including wasting, which links to increased child morbidity and mortality. Despite the importance of the issues, there is a lack data from East Wollega Zone of Ethiopia. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the magnitude and determinants of wasting among children receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the east Wollega zone of Ethiopia.
methodsFrom June to July 2022, a survey was carried out in the East Wollega Zone of Ethiopia to collect the data. The study sample comprised 380 children aged ≤ 15 years who were being treated with ART. A systematic questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were used to collect the data. Epi data 3.1 and SPSS version 26.0 was used for the input data, and data analysis respectively. The relationship between independent variables and wasting was identified using logistic regression analysis.
resultsThe study revealed that the magnitude of wasting (WFH <-2 Z-score) was 36.8% with a 95% CI (32.1, 41.8). Having a recent history of acute illness (AOR = 5.82, 95% CI: 2.86, 11.84), Low CD4 level (AOR = 3.68, 95% CI: 1.04, 1.64), treating water at home (AOR = 3.30, 95% CI: 1.8, 6.05), duration of follow-up (AOR = 1.97, 95% CI: 1.11, 3.47), food insecurity (AOR = 3.55, 95% CI: 2.03, 6.19), and latrine unavailability (AOR = 2.73, 95% CI: 1.39, 5.36) were statistically significant associations with undernutrition among children with ART.
conclusionsThe magnitude of wasting is a significant problem among pediatric populations affected by HIV/AIDS in the eastern Wollega zone of Ethiopia. The factors associated with wasting include recent history of acute illness, low CD4 levels, non-treated water at home, duration of follow-up, food insecurity, and latrine unavailability. Public health facilities should implement measures to address these factors to improve the dietary status of children living with HIV/AIDS.
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