Context: In the Republic of Guinea, undernutrition and inadequate health care are responsible for many child deaths every year, victims of the vicious circle between malnutrition and infectious diseases. Acute malnutrition in young HIV-infected children is a particular problem. Aims: Objective: To evaluate the nutritional management of children, and compare the evolution of malnourished children hospitalized according to their HIV status. Methods: A 6-month evaluative descriptive study study of 130 children aged 0-59 months. A case of moderate acute malnutrition was defined for a P-T index < -2 Z-score, and a severe case for a P-T index < -3 Z-score. HIV serology was confirmed by second-generation immune cum. Results and Discussion: 40 children (31%) were infected with HIV. All suffered from acute malnutrition, 97% of them severe. The occurrence of diarrhea (p<0.001) and malaria (p = 0.013) was statistically associated with HIV+ status, while the absence of weight gain (p<0.001) and stabilization (p<0.001) was also associated with the HIV+ status of malnourished children. Death in acutely malnourished children was statistically associated with HIV status (p<0.001), with a death rate of 60% versus 7% in HIV-negative children. Conclusion: The death rate among HIV+ children is alarming. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission remains essential.
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Assessment, Acute Malnutrition, Child Aged 0-59 Months, HIV, Guinea
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Fassou, K., Djiba, D., Abdoulaye, S., Sidikiba, S., Sadjo Diallo, A., et al. (2023). Evaluation of Nutritional Management of Acutely Malnourished HIV-Infected Children Aged 0-59 Months at the Institute of Nutrition and Child Health in Guinea. Central African Journal of Public Health, 9(6), 161-166. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cajph.20230906.11
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Fassou K, Djiba D, Abdoulaye S, Sidikiba S, Sadjo Diallo A, et al. Evaluation of Nutritional Management of Acutely Malnourished HIV-Infected Children Aged 0-59 Months at the Institute of Nutrition and Child Health in Guinea. Cent Afr J Public Health. 2023;9(6):161-166. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20230906.11
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abstract = {Context: In the Republic of Guinea, undernutrition and inadequate health care are responsible for many child deaths every year, victims of the vicious circle between malnutrition and infectious diseases. Acute malnutrition in young HIV-infected children is a particular problem. Aims: Objective: To evaluate the nutritional management of children, and compare the evolution of malnourished children hospitalized according to their HIV status. Methods: A 6-month evaluative descriptive study study of 130 children aged 0-59 months. A case of moderate acute malnutrition was defined for a P-T index < -2 Z-score, and a severe case for a P-T index < -3 Z-score. HIV serology was confirmed by second-generation immune cum. Results and Discussion: 40 children (31%) were infected with HIV. All suffered from acute malnutrition, 97% of them severe. The occurrence of diarrhea (p<0.001) and malaria (p = 0.013) was statistically associated with HIV+ status, while the absence of weight gain (p<0.001) and stabilization (p<0.001) was also associated with the HIV+ status of malnourished children. Death in acutely malnourished children was statistically associated with HIV status (p<0.001), with a death rate of 60% versus 7% in HIV-negative children. Conclusion: The death rate among HIV+ children is alarming. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission remains essential.
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Health Department, Senghor University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt; Food and Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, Conakry, Guinea
Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea; African Centre of Excellence for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Deseases, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
Faculty of Sciences, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
Health Department, Senghor University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea; African Centre of Excellence for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Deseases, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
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