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This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of anemia among HIV-positive women in Ethiopia using data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Methods<\/jats:title>A cross-sectional study design was employed using data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey, which included HIV-positive women aged 15\u201349\u202fyears. Variables with a p<\/jats:italic>-value \u2264 0.25 in the bivariable logistic regression model were incorporated into the multivariable logistic regression analysis, along with a 95% confidence interval and Odds Ratio, to assess the association between anemia and independent variables. A p<\/jats:italic>-value \u2264 0.05 was deemed statistically significant.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Results<\/jats:title>The analysis included a weighted sample of 571 HIV-positive women of reproductive age from three survey rounds. The overall prevalence of anemia among HIV-positive women was 23.9% (95% CI: 19.24\u201329.24). The prevalence varied significantly by region, with the highest rates in small peripheral regions (31.2%). Several predictor variables were identified, including low body mass index (BMI\u202f&lt;\u202f18.5) (AOR\u202f=\u202f2.9; 95% CI: 1.21\u20139.70; p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.031), female-headed households (AOR\u202f=\u202f4.5; 95% CI: 1.14\u201311.25; p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.032), lack of iron utilization during pregnancy (AOR\u202f=\u202f2.9; 95% CI: 1.48\u20139.32; p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.040), and the use of unimproved toilet facilities (AOR\u202f=\u202f1.6; 95% CI: 1.18\u20136.87; p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.021).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusion<\/jats:title>This study found that nearly one in four HIV-positive women of reproductive age in Ethiopia is affected by anemia, with regional disparities and multiple contributing factors. Therefore, it is a critical public health problem in the area. 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