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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Factors Associated with Hypovitaminosis D in People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) Followed up in Porto-Novo in 2019

  AUTHORS: Alassani Adébayo, Gninkoun Comlan Jules, Mizèhoun-Adissoda Carmelle, Dovonou C. Albert, Attinsounon Cossi, Wanvoégbè Armand

  KEYWORDS: Hypovitaminosis D, PLWHA, Malnutrition, Denutrition, Porto-Novo

  JOURNAL NAME: Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol.12 No.11, November 16, 2021

  ABSTRACT: Background: Vitamin D deficiency is very common among PLWHA compared to the general population and is promoted by several factors. Aim: To identify the factors associated with hypovitaminosis D in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) followed up in Porto-Novo in 2019. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study. PLWHA who were monitored on an outpatient basis and who gave their consent were included in this work. Subjects unable to answer questions or under ongoing vitamin D supplementation or suffering from chronic liver diseases were not included. Hypovitaminosis D was defined by a blood level of 25 hydroxy-vitamin D less than 30 ng/mL. Results: A total of 270 PLWHA were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 39.51 ± 6.85 years with a female predominance (73.3%). The frequency of hypovitaminosis D was 56%. Hypertension, low protein intake, anemia and low glomerular filtration rate were associated with vitamin D deficiency. Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency is common among PLWHA, which justifies routine screening, especially among those at risk.