Duration of Zidovudine Consumption Correlates with Anemia in People Living with HIV

Anemia is the most common hematological disorder associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). WHO recommends zidovudine (AZT) as one of first-line drugs for this infection. It important to note that drug has adverse effect causing anemia. Therefore, study correlates AZT consumption duration and incidence anemia in HIV-infected individuals. This cross-sectional was conducted at health service facilities using 213 participants. The data were obtained from medical records, assessed parameter hemoglobin (Hb) level after less or more than a year administration. Furthermore, they analyzed Pearson’s coefficient contingency test (p<0.05) evaluate correlation between groups without each period results showed significant sex age HIV patients administered AZT. intake individuals correlated (p= 0.024; OR=0.369). indicates use least may be protective factor compared group consuming year.