Prevalence of Low Bone Mineral Density in Women Living with HIV and Associated Factors

Data Description: This dataset contains the raw data from a cross-sectional study investigating the prevalence of Low Bone Mineral Density (BMD) among women living with HIV and its associated risk factors.

Dataset Overview: The Excel file includes several key parameters:

Demographics: Age, Body Mass Index (BMI), and menopausal status.

HIV Clinical Profile: Duration of HIV infection, type of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) regimens, and viral load levels.

Bone Density Measurements: T-scores and Z-scores obtained from Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scans of the lumbar spine and femoral neck.

Lifestyle & Other Factors: Smoking status, physical activity levels, and history of fractures.

Usage: The data is intended for researchers performing meta-analyses or comparative studies regarding bone health in the context of HIV. All participant data has been anonymized to ensure privacy and ethical compliance.