8 research outputs found
Nutritional Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Women Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda
HIV and AIDS have posed various medical, nutritional, social and economic problems, female-headed households being the most affected. Poor nutritional knowledge and dietary practices common among the most affected households significantly contribute to the rapid progression of HIV. However, very little data exist concerning these aspects of nutrition among women living with HIV and AIDS in resource-limited settings, such as Uganda. The aim of the study was to investigate the gaps in nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices and their relationship with sociodemographic characteristics in an urban population of women living with HIV and AIDS in Uganda. In total, 133 women living with HIV were interviewed using a pretested questionnaire. Most (89.5%) women reported being trained on the importance of nutrition for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) and believed that it is very important to consume a balanced diet (99.5%). On the contrary, only 21.8% consumed at least three meals per day and 39.8% at least six food-groups. They also reported higher dependency on starchy staples while foods of animal origin and fruits that play vital immunity and protective roles were inadequately consumed. Results of bivariate analysis indicated that consumption of a diversified diet was significantly associated with access to food-aid (p=0.006), possibly because access to food-aid reportedly enhances the ability of the household to access other food items. However, much is still needed to understand the drug-food interaction and dietary diversification and enhance proper dietary practices through sustainable projects that ensure increased access to food. Support groups of the PLWHA are a good vehicle for communication of nutrition information and implementation of nutrition-related projects
Nutritional Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Women Living with HIV in Eastern Uganda
HIV and AIDS have posed various medical, nutritional, social and
economic problems, female-headed households being the most affected.
Poor nutritional knowledge and dietary practices common among the most
affected households significantly contribute to the rapid progression
of HIV. However, very little data exist concerning these aspects of
nutrition among women living with HIV and AIDS in resource-limited
settings, such as Uganda. The aim of the study was to investigate the
gaps in nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices and their
relationship with sociodemographic characteristics in an urban
population of women living with HIV and AIDS in Uganda. In total, 133
women living with HIV were interviewed using a pretested questionnaire.
Most (89.5%) women reported being trained on the importance of
nutrition for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) and believed that
it is very important to consume a balanced diet (99.5%). On the
contrary, only 21.8% consumed at least three meals per day and 39.8% at
least six food-groups. They also reported higher dependency on starchy
staples while foods of animal origin and fruits that play vital
immunity and protective roles were inadequately consumed. Results of
bivariate analysis indicated that consumption of a diversified diet was
significantly associated with access to food-aid (p=0.006), possibly
because access to food-aid reportedly enhances the ability of the
household to access other food items. However, much is still needed to
understand the drug-food interaction and dietary diversification and
enhance proper dietary practices through sustainable projects that
ensure increased access to food. Support groups of the PLWHA are a good
vehicle for communication of nutrition information and implementation
of nutrition-related projects
Perceptions on the right to adequate food after a major landslide disaster: a cross-sectional survey of two districts in Uganda
Nutritional status of HIV/AIDS orphaned children in households headed by the elderly in Rakai District, South Western Uganda
Although a lot of research has been conducted on the role of good nutrition in mitigating the effects of HIV/AIDS, little is known about the health and nutritional status of HIV/AIDS orphaned children who mostly live with their elderly grand parents. The major objective of this study was therefore to assess the nutritional status of HIV/AIDS orphaned children