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This study introduces advanced Poisson-Tweedie regression models for count data, enhancing analysis of CD4 counts in HIV-positive pregnant women. The new method accurately estimates both mean and dispersion parameters, offering deeper insights into disease progression factors.

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  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology

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  • The Poisson-Tweedie regression model offers a flexible framework for count data analysis.
  • Extending existing models is crucial for accurately capturing complex biological and epidemiological data.
  • Understanding factors influencing CD4 cell counts in HIV-positive pregnant women is vital for maternal and child health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend Poisson-Tweedie regression models by incorporating a linear predictor for the dispersion parameter.
  • To develop and validate a robust parameter estimation method for these extended models.
  • To apply the enhanced models to analyze CD4 cell count data in HIV-positive pregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a second-moment specification for the variance of the count response: μ + ϕμp.
  • Employed an estimating function approach combining quasi-score and Pearson estimating functions for parameter estimation.
  • Investigated model performance through simulation studies and applied it to a real-world dataset.

Main Results:

  • The proposed estimating function approach yielded consistent estimators for both mean and dispersion parameters.
  • Identified key covariates affecting CD4 cell count expectation: lower counts associated with living outside Curitiba, high viral load (≥1000 copies), and prior HIV diagnosis.
  • Found that the time to initiate antiretroviral therapy significantly decreases data dispersion.

Conclusions:

  • The extended Poisson-Tweedie regression models provide a powerful tool for analyzing count data with complex dispersion structures.
  • The findings offer valuable insights into factors influencing CD4 cell counts in a vulnerable population.
  • The study provides reproducible methods and data for future research in HIV/AIDS epidemiology.