Prevalence of and factors associated with malnutrition among women receiving PMTCT care at public hospitals in Addis Ababa: A cross-sectional study

2025-12-30 nutrition Title + abstract only

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BackgroundHIV and malnutrition act synergistically to weaken the immune system, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections, morbidity, and mortality. HIV destroys the body ability to fight infections, while malnutrition hinders recovery, accelerating the progression of AIDS related illnesses. This combination also undermines the adherence to and effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART), particularly in resource limited settings. Accordingly, this study assessed the prevalence of ...