Dietary Intake Adequacy of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Rural Communities of Imo State, Nigeria

Akwiwu, Uzoamaka N.; Akinbile, L. A.

doi:10.4314/jae.v21i1.18

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“…The overall magnitude of low dietary diversity in the current study was 60.1%. The result was consistent with studies done in Mettema (58.8%), 14 Nigeria (62.3%), 18 and Jimma (55.8%); 28 whereas, it was higher than those of studies done in Hiwot Fana and Dilchora Hospitals ART clinics in eastern Ethiopia (28.7%), 7 Butajira (38.8%), 29 Kenya (37.3%), 9 and Rwanda (43%), 20 and it was lower than instudies conducted in Ambo (71%), 11 Dabra Tebor (67.6%), 19 Hossana (69.4%), 30 and east Gojjam (70.5%). 22 This difference might be due to differences in study locations, seasonal variability, socioeconomic status of participants and cut-off points used to determine the outcome variable.…”

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“…For instance, studies done in Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Uganda show that 43% to 62.3% of PLHIV had low dietary diversity. 9,[18][19][20] According to studies done in Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya, factors including low educational and economic status; mental health status, physical health status; purchase of food and absence of nutritional counseling were identified as being associated with dietary diversity among HIV patients on ART. 9,20,21 Studies done in Ethiopia show that low dietary diversity among HIV-positive patients were at levels of 28.7% to 71% and that lower income or wealth status, occupational status, educational status, separated from husband/ wife, media exposure in household, nutritional counseling, shorter duration of ART, taking cotrimoxazole prophylaxis are among the most common factors which affect dietary diversity status of HIV patients on ART.…”

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“…For instance, studies done in Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Uganda show that 43% to 62.3% of PLHIV had low dietary diversity. 9 , 18–20 According to studies done in Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya, factors including low educational and economic status; mental health status, physical health status; purchase of food and absence of nutritional counseling were identified as being associated with dietary diversity among HIV patients on ART. 9 , 20 , 21 …”

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<p>Dietary Diversity and Associated Factors Among Adult HIV Positive Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Public Hospitals of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia</p>

Markos¹,

Lolaso²,

Mengistu

et al. 2020

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Background: Nutrition is a significant factor in all stages of HIV. Dietary management of HIV-positive patients is key to supporting their capacity to continue participating in the workforce and contributing to socioeconomic growth. Few studies have been conducted regarding this important public health problem of dietary diversity throughout the developing countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study assesses the magnitude and factors associated with dietary diversity among HIV-positive patients attending antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics at Public Hospitals in Kembata Tembaro Zoni, Southern Ethiopia. Methods and Materials: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 01/2019 to 30/2019 on 341 adult HIV-positive patients on ART at two randomly selected public hospitals in the study area. A systematic random sampling technique was applied to select study subjects from each facility proportionally. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done to identify factors associated with individual dietary diversity. Logistic regression analysis with 95% confidence interval (CI) was estimated to measure the strength of association. Level of significance for statistical tests was set at p <0.05. Results: This study shows 60.1% (95% CI: 55-65) of patients had inadequate dietary diversity. Average monthly income of less than 1000 Ethiopian Birr (AOR: 1.82, 95% CI: 1.04-3.17), being female (AOR = 2.99, 95% CI: 1.67-5.37), duration of ART less than 1 year (AOR = 3.77, 95% CI: 1.42-10.02) and lack of dietary counseling (AOR =0.54, 95% CI: 0.30-0.97) were factors associated with low dietary diversity. Conclusion: Low dietary diversity was a major nutritional problem in HIV-positive patients. Low average monthly income, being female, duration of participants on ART, and lack of dietary counseling were the factors associated with low dietary diversity. To alleviate these problems, exceptional attention in nutritional care should be given to HIV-positive patients and they require appropriate counseling and support during early initiation of ART.

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<p>Dietary Diversity and Associated Factors Among Adult HIV Positive Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Public Hospitals of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia</p>

Markos¹,

Lolaso²,

Mengistu

et al. 2020

HIV

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“…The overall prevalence of inadequate dietary diversity intake of the current study was 67.6%. This nding was comparable with that of a study done in Hosanna town, southern Ethiopia, (67.9%)(24); whereas, it was higher than those of studies done in Dembia (11.3%) (25), Uganda (14.7%) (26), Hiwot Fana and Dilchora hospital, eastern Ethiopia (28.7%) (16), Metema (58.8%) (13), and Nigeria (62.3%) (14). This variation might be due to differences in study settings, seasons, socio-economic status of respondents and cut-off points used to ascertain the outcome variable.…”

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“…Our study also veri ed that only 3.9% of the participants ate eggs. This nding was supported by that of a study done in Nigeria (14). That is because eggs were too expensive compared with staple diets.…”

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Predictors of dietary diversity among adults on antiretroviral therapy in Debre Tabor Hospital, northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Zerihun

Muhammad

Biks

et al. 2020

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Background: Diversified diet to improve better tolerates human immunodeficiency virus drugs, enhance antiretroviral therapy adherence and maintain a healthy weight to reduce mortality and morbidity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess dietary diversity and associated factors among adult human immunodeficiency virus positive patients who were on antiretroviral therapy at Debre Tabor Hospital northwest EthiopiaMethods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted at Debre Tabor Hospital and participants selected by the systematic random sampling techniques. Data collection was done by using a structured interview questionnaire. Dietary diversity was computed from all food and drink list consumed in the 24 hours preceding the survey. A variable having p- value < 0.2 in the bivariate logistic regression was entered into the multivariable logistic regression, and independent variables having p-value < 0.05 was considered as significantly associated. Results: Of the total 341 adults on antiretroviral therapy 336 participants gave a complete response with a response rate of 98.50%. Among the participants 336 [32.4% (95% CI: 27.4, 37.1)] had adequate dietary diversity and 22.9% were BMI <18.5kg/m2. Government employment [AOR= 2.5; 95%CI: 1.28, 4.98) and diploma and above educational status [AOR=2.3; 95% CI: 1.01, 5.31) were factors for adequate dietary diversity. Conclusions: In this study the magnitude of adequate dietary diversity was low. Employment and educational status were significantly associated with dietary diversity among people living with HIV/AIDS. Hence, improving education status as well as income generation activities are highly recommended strategy to improve the dietary diversity of patients on antiretroviral therapy.

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Dietary Diversity Practice and its associated factors among Adult People Living with HIV who go to health facilities in Ilu Abbabor Zone, South West Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study

negera

Belachew

Hassan

2023

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Introduction: Patients with HIV/AIDS are at high risk of consuming low-quality, monotonous food. The current study aimed to assess dietary intake adequacy and its associated factors among adult ART patients in Ilu Abbabor Zone, South West, Ethiopia. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in six different health care facilities. Epi-Data was used for data entry, and SPSS version 21 was used for analysis. The level of significance in the final model was set at (P < 0.05). Results: The current study found that the majority of respondents (61.2%) had an inadequate dietary diversity practice. Adults on ART, on the other hand, have adequate dietary diversity practice. On the other hand, dietary diversity practice of adult people on ART, significantly associated with; being ever married [AOR = 0.366; 95% CI: (0.211, 0.634)], household number >/=5 [AOR = 2.45; 95% CI: (1.522, 4.088)], clinical stage of disease [AOR = 2.474; 95% CI (1.124, 5.444), and obesity [AOR = 0.290; 95% CI: (0.099, 0.846)]. Conclusions: The vast majority of study subjects (61.2%) had an inadequate dietary diversity practice. Furthermore, the adequacy of adult ART dietary intake was significantly related to marital status, household number, clinical stage of disease, and nutritional status. As a result, unmarried adult people living with HIV/AIDS must receive care and support. It is strongly advised to integrate nutrition with RH services, particularly family planning. Finally, early HIV/AIDS diagnosis and management, as well as nutrition, are critical for delaying the rapid progression of HIV to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

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Dietary Intake Adequacy of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Rural Communities of Imo State, Nigeria

Abstract: This study analysed the dietary intake of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)

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<p>Dietary Diversity and Associated Factors Among Adult HIV Positive Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Public Hospitals of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia</p>

<p>Dietary Diversity and Associated Factors Among Adult HIV Positive Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Public Hospitals of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia</p>

Predictors of dietary diversity among adults on antiretroviral therapy in Debre Tabor Hospital, northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Dietary Diversity Practice and its associated factors among Adult People Living with HIV who go to health facilities in Ilu Abbabor Zone, South West Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study

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