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✅   Comparison of central obesity prevalence among adults living with and without HIV in Botswana: a cross-sectional study

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Objectives The aim was to establish the community prevalence of central obesity in Botswana and assess its association with HIV status. Design We performed a one-time central obesity assessment nested within a community-based cluster-randomised controlled HIV treatment and prevention trial (Botswana Combination Prevention Project (BCPP)) conducted in Botswana. Setting The BCPP enrolled consenting adults from a random sample of 20% of households in 30 rural/peri-urban communities. Participants A subset of participants from 22 communities was selected for a nested central obesity study. Primary and secondary outcome measures Central obesity was defined as a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)>0.90 for males and >0.85 for females or as a waist circumference (WC) ≥94 cm for males and ...

BMJ     Apr 28, 2025