Growth of HIV-exposed infants from birth to 6 months in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission program
| Autor: | Maria Priskila, Ketut Dewi Kumarawati, Ni Putu Siadi Purniti |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | Paediatrica Indonesiana, Vol 59, Iss 4, Pp 183-7 (2019) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0030-9311 2338-476X |
| DOI: | 10.14238/pi59.4.2019.183-7 |
| Popis: | Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a global health issue. Most cases of HIV infection in children are acquired through transmission from HIV-infected mothers. Maternal HIV infection affects infant growth. Objective To evaluate the first six months of growth in HIV-exposed infants born to mothers in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) program. Methods This prospective cohort study was done in 40 HIV-exposed infants born in Sanglah General Hospital, Bali. Subjects’ underwent weight and length measurements at birth and monthly for 6 months. Data analyses used were repeated ANOVA test with Bonferonni post-hoc analysis for normally distributed data and Friedman test with Wilcoxon post-hoc analysis for abnormally distributed data. Correlations between birth weight and length to weight and length at 6 months of age were analyzed with Spearman’s test. Results Subjects’ mean birth weight was 2,900 (SD 546) grams and median birth length was 48 (range 36-52) cm. Subjects’ body weight and length increased monthly throughout the measurement period (P |
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