Nutritional intake of people living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA) in rural communities of Benue State, Nigeria

Akwiwu, Uzoamaka N.

doi:10.4314/jafs.v16i2.8

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“…PLHIV are encouraged to consume healthy diets rich in essential amino acids, unsaturated fats, and micronutrients at the recommended daily allowance (RDA) to achieve an adequate nutritional status vital for health and survival [ 10 ]. Unfortunately, several studies reported a poor diet intake with inadequate nutrients among PLHIV in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria [ 11 , 12 ]. A study conducted in Nigeria reported significant malnutrition in early HIV infection before ART initiation [ 13 ].…”

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A double-blind, randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder supplementation on the immune status and anthropometric parameters of adult HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in a resource-limited setting

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Background People living with HIV (PLHIV) in resource-limited settings are vulnerable to malnutrition. Nutritional interventions aimed at improving food insecurity and malnutrition, together with antiretroviral therapy (ART), could improve treatment outcomes. In Nigeria, there is a high awareness of the nutraceutical benefits of Moringa oleifera. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf supplementation on the CD4 counts, viral load and anthropometric of HIV-positive adults on ART. Methods This was a double-blind, randomized study. Two hundred HIV-positive patients were randomly allocated to either the Moringa Oleifera group (MOG) given Moringa oleifera leaf powder or the control group (COG) given a placebo. Changes in anthropometric parameters [weight; body mass index (BMI)] and CD4 cell counts were measured monthly for six months, while HIV-1 viral loads were measured at baseline and the end of the study for both groups. Results Over the study period, the treatment by time interaction shows a significant difference in CD4 counts by treatment group (p<0.0001). A further estimate of fixed effects showed that the CD4 counts among MOG were 10.33 folds greater than COG over the study period. However, the viral load (p = 0.9558) and all the anthropometric parameters (weight; p = 0.5556 and BMI; p = 0.5145) between the two groups were not significantly different over time. All tests were conducted at 95CI. Conclusion This study revealed that Moringa oleifera leaf supplementation was associated with increased CD4 cell counts of PLHIV on ART in a resource-limited setting. Programs in low-resource settings, such as Nigeria, should consider nutritional supplementation as part of a comprehensive approach to ensure optimal treatment outcomes in PLHIV.

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A double-blind, randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder supplementation on the immune status and anthropometric parameters of adult HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in a resource-limited setting

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“…Coupling elevation of blood pressure with ART initiation increases chances of poor health outcomes among PLWHIV especially when other risk factors like alcohol consumption and smoking are also present [47]. A lower rate of 27.4% coffee use was reported in a population with different characteristics [48] and 42.1% reported in Nigeria [49].…”

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Factors Associated with Treatment Outcomes among Patients Living with HIV and Hypertension Comorbidity in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Faleni¹,

Mabunda²,

Ziphelele³

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Globally, non-communicable diseases like hypertension are on the rise, existing concurrently with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in populations, especially those in low- to middle-income countries. The introduction of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for people living with HIV was welcomed with great enthu-siasm across populations. A cross-sectional study of 100 purposively selected adult participants on an-tiretroviral treatment living in the OR Tambo district was conducted to determine factors associated with treatment outcomes among patients living with HIV and hypertension comorbidity. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, with a p-value of 0.05 considered significant. A total of 86% of the female population, with a mean age of 39.76, was studied. Participants with improved viral load and CD4 cell count after initiation of ART increased from 63% to 68% and 74% to 90%, respectively whilst viral load suppression increased from 45.1% to 90.2%. Hypertension post-ART initiation increased from 9% to 34%, exacerbated by smoking (12%), alcohol (14%), vegetable consumption (39%), skipping breakfast (50%), sugar use (62%), and vigorous physical activity (12%). The onset of hypertension was linked to the start of ART, and risky behaviors influenced treatment outcomes. Primordial prevention, like strong health promotion inter-ventions for risk factors, is needed to improve life expectancy.

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Effects of capacity building on rural women involvement in Climate Smart Agriculture initiatives in Rivers state, Nigeria

Ifeanyi-obi

Akwiwu

Uche

et al. 2023

Annals of Science and Technology

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The study assessed the effects of capacity building on rural women involvement in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)initiative in Rivers State, Nigeria. Respondents were leaders of rural women cooperative societies in Rivers State who were randomly selected from 23 Local Government Areas in the State. Structured questionnaire administration and Key Informant Interview was used to collect data while frequency counts, mean and percentages were employed to analyze the data collected. Results showed that the rural women interviewed were mostly adults, as majority (71.8%) were within the age range of 40 - 59 years. Majority (62.52%) were engaged in business/trading and other non-agricultural income generating activities, such as civil service (21.89%), income from pensions (3.13%), while 12.5% of the respondents had no other income generating activity aside farming. Some (40.63%) of the rural women had Senior Secondary Certificate as the highest form of education. Only 43.75% were aware of CSA, with 62.51% of them indicating low level of CSA knowledge. The major CSA management practices they know include mixed farming (50.0%), crop management practices (40.63%), application of indigenous knowledge and practices (25.0%) and soil management practices (25.0%). Approximately 84% have not attended CSA training before now. All the rural women (100%) used for the study upheld that CSA training is helpful in improving their CSA knowledge, imparted their readiness to adopt CSA practices (94%) and equipped them to be more involved in CSA initiative (100%). The major effects of capacity building on rural women involvement in CSA initiative are better knowledge of CSA for increased use of CSA practices (X̄ = 3.72), capacity to add value to their farm products (X̄= 3.69) and capacity to train others on CSA practices (X̄= 3.50). Regular training on CSA components by both government and private agencies could help in strengthening and sustaining rural women active participation in CSA initiative in the state and beyond.

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Nutritional intake of people living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA) in rural communities of Benue State, Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

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A double-blind, randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder supplementation on the immune status and anthropometric parameters of adult HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in a resource-limited setting

A double-blind, randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder supplementation on the immune status and anthropometric parameters of adult HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in a resource-limited setting

Factors Associated with Treatment Outcomes among Patients Living with HIV and Hypertension Comorbidity in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Effects of capacity building on rural women involvement in Climate Smart Agriculture initiatives in Rivers state, Nigeria

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