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.