Reduced bone mineral density among ART-naive male patients with HIV in China. (July 2015) - Wang, Qi
Aims: To evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of reduced bone mineral density (BMD) among antiretroviral therapy (ART) naive HIV-infected male patients in China.Methods: We compared BMD between HIV-infected male patients and healthy controls. Risk factors of reduced BMD were studied using multivariable linear regression.Results: Reduced BMD rate of chronic HIV infection patients was higher. HIV infection was independently associated with decreased BMD after adjusting for demographic factors. Older age, lower BMI and men who have sex with men (MSM) were revealed as the risk factors of lower BMD in HIV-infected male patients.Conclusion: Reduced BMD rate of HIV-infected patients was high. Policies are needed for prevention and treatment.