scholarly journals PENGETAHUAN DAN STIGMA PERAWAT TERKAIT ORANG DENGAN HIV/AIDS (ODHA)

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Sandy Dwi Aryanto ◽  
Ibrahim Rahmat ◽  
Anita Kustanti
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Private Hospital ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Reliability Testing ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Stigma merupakan masalah yang dihadapi orang dengan HIV/AIDS (ODHA). Dampak buruk terjadinya stigma adalah sulitnya memutuskan rantai penularan HIV/AIDS. Stigma dapat terjadi dimana saja, salah satunya didalam pelayanan kesehatan dan pelaku stigma adalah perawat. Perawat merupakan bagian garis depan dalam melakukan perawatan yang seharusnya tidak melakukan sikap negatif seperti stigma. Sikap stigma yang dilakukan oleh perawat disebabkan karena adanya ketakutan dan adanya kesalahan presepsi tetang penularan atau pencegahan HIV/AIDS. Faktor yang menyebabkan hal tersebut dipengaruhi oleh pengetahuan. Tujuan Penelitian: Mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan stigma perawat terkait ODHA di salah satu rumah sakit swasta di Yogyakarta. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah perawat yang bekerja di bangsal yang kemungkinan menangani pasien ODHA di salah satu rumah sakit swasta di Yogyakarta dengan jumlah 63 orang. Data diambil dari bulan Desember 2016-Februari 2017. Instrumen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini dengan kuesioner HIV-KQ-18 untuk mengukur tingkat pengetahuan dan kuesioner SHASS untuk mengukur sikap stigma. Pada kuesioner HIV-KQ-18 dilakukan uji kerterbacaan. Kuesioner SHASS telah dilakukan uji validitas dan uji reliabilitas pada penelitian sebelumnya. Analisis menggunakan uji korelasi Spearman rank. Hasil: Sebanyak 40 (63.5%) responden mempunyai pengetahuan cukup dan sebanyak 50 (79.4%) responden mempunyai stigma tinggi. Tidak terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan stigma perawat terkait ODHA di salah satu RS swasta di Yogyakarta. Kesimpulan: Pengetahuan perawat tentang ODHA masih perlu ditingkatkan. Perlu dilakukan usaha terkait masih tingginya stigma perawat tentang ODHA, misalnya bagi institusi pendidikan dapat menambahkan kurikulum stigma perawat terkait ODHA, melakukan kuliah atau workshop dengan ahli, ODHA, Dinas Kesehatan, dan pelayanan kesehatan, dan pelatihan tentang HIV/AIDS.Kata kunci: ODHA, pengetahuan, stigma perawatKNOWLEDGE WITH NURSE’S STIGMA RELATED PLWHA ABSTRACTBackground: Stigma is a problem faced by people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The adverse effect of stigma is difficulty in conducting prevention for HIV/ADIS transmission. Stigma could be occur in everywhere, including health facilities with the actor are nurses. Nurse as a leading care provider should not giving stigma. Stigma produced by nurse are a result of scares and misperception regard HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention. These factors are affected by knowledge. Objective: To understand the correlation between knowledge with nurse’s stigma related PLWHA in the one of private hospital in Yogyakarta. Method: This was a quantitative research with cross sectional design. Subject on this research was 63 nurses whose working in the ward to handle care for PLWHA patients in a one of the private hospital in Yogyakarta. Data collected from December 2016 unitl February 2017. Instruments on this research was HIV-KQ-18 designed to measure the knowledge level and SHASS questionnaire to measure the stigma. The HIV-KQ-18 questionnaire was not tested for validity and reliability testing, only a reading test was conducted. The SHASS questionnaire has been tested for validity and reliability testing by previous researchers. Data analyzed with spearman rank correlation. Result: 40 respondents (63,5%) have enough knowledge and 50 respondents (79,4%) in a high stigma. There was no significant correlation between knowledge with nurse’s stigma related PLWHA in a one of the private hospital in Yogyakarta. Conclusion: Nurses knowledge about PLWHA still needs to be improved. Efforts need to be made regarding the high stigma of nurses about PLWHA, for example for educational institutions can add a stigma curriculum for nurses related to PLWHA, conduct lectures or workshops with experts, PLWHA, Health Services, and health services, and training about HIV/AIDS.Keyword: knowledge, nurses stigma, PLWHA

scholarly journals Analysis Of Counsel Support With The Time Of Disclosure Of Personal Status Of People with HIV/AIDS (ODHA) Against His Partners In Sumenep District

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1128-1133
Author(s):  
Dian Permatasari ◽  
Eva Nurhidayati ◽  
Dian Ika Puspitasari
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome  have become epidemics that seriously  of the world community. East Java is one of the provinces with the highest number of HIV / AIDS sufferers in Indonesia. As of September 2018, the number of people living with HIV / AIDS was 47,396 people.  This research is a quantitative research design with explanatory research which aims at research conducted to explain the influence between independent and dependent variables through testing. Cross sectional design because the independent and dependent variables were measured at the same time. The sampling technique used total sampling. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using regression test. One of the solutions to overcome this problem is the role of peer support groups in providing support and services to ODHA by providing access to information and referrals about treatment. 

scholarly journals Validation of Kiswahili Version of WHOQOLHIVBREF questionnaire among people living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuru Kondo ◽  
Tumbwene Mwansisya ◽  
Eric Aghan ◽  
Riaz Ratansi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Hiv Aids

AbstractBackgroundQuality of life is an important element of surveillance in people living with HIV/AIDS. WHO has developed an HIV specific quality of life tool (WHOQOLHIV-Bref) for assessing Quality of life of HIV individuals. This tool takes into account the different cultural variations that exist worldwide and hence enable assessment of the quality of life across different cultures. Despite its preliminary sound validity and reliability from several studies, the developers recommend it to be validated in different cultures to fully assess its psychometric properties before its adaptation.ObjectivesTo evaluate the validity and reliability of WHOQOLHIV-Bref questionnaire in Tanzanian culture among people living with HIV/AIDS.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study of 103 participants interviewed using a Kiswahili WHOQOLHIV-BREF questionnaire. Of, these participants 47 participants were enrolled to repeat an interview two weeks later. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were analyzed. Validity was assessed through analysis of translational, concurrent, convergent and discriminant validity while the model performance was assessed by Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 40.5 ± 9.702 years. Translation validity was assessed through the WHO translational protocol and was found to be good. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the Kiswahili version of WHOQOL-HIV BREF were excellent: Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.89-0.90, and ICC of 0.92 p < 0.01 respectively. Concurrent valid was excellent, significant correlations were noted across all domains (correlation coefficient r > 0.3) except for physical and spiritual domains. Confirmatory factor analysis found that the six domain produced an acceptable fit to the data. The convergent and divergent validities were satisfactory.ConclusionKiswahili WHOQOLHIV-Bref was found to be reliable and valid questionnaire among Tanzanian people living with HIV/AIDS. These findings provide support for the use of this tool in assessing the quality of life in Tanzania.

scholarly journals The Influence of Perceptions of Social Support and Family Health Tasks on HIV/AIDS Prevention Behavior in Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-124
Author(s):  
Diah Ratnawati ◽  
Nourmayansa Vidya Anggraini
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Aids Prevention ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevention Behavior ◽  
Hiv Aids

Adolescents are physically and psychologically vulnerable to the transmission of HIV/AIDS, so that they become the focus of the population for disease prevention programs. This study aims to determine the effect of perceptions of social support and family health tasks on HIV/AIDS prevention behavior in adolescents in Baros Village, Serang, Banten. This study employed a quantitative research method with a cross-sectional design. The number of samples was 345 adolescents who were at risk of HIV/AIDS in Baros Village, Serang, Banten. Sampling from each class administering stratified sampling method. Researchers reproduced research questionnaires with an offline system which had previously been examined for the validity and reliability of a number of samples that have been calculated. Furthermore, for research questionnaires with an online system, distribution is conducted via a link from the google form. The chi-square test was administered to examine HIV/AIDS prevention behavior variables. A logistic regression test was used to see the most influential factors on HIV/AIDS prevention behavior. The results revealed a relationship between gender and family health tasks in recognizing HIV/AIDS prevention behavior problems in adolescents in Baros Village, Serang, Banten, with a p-value <0.05. The factor that most influenced HIV/AIDS prevention behavior was the family health task in recognizing problems with a p-value of 0.007 <0.05 with the largest OR value obtained, which is 1.978. Therefore, families should improve their ability to conduct health tasks in communicating and directing adolescents in HIV/AIDS prevention behavior.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN MINAT BACA DENGAN PRESTASI BELAJAR MATA KULIAH ASUHAN KEBIDANAN II PADA MAHASISWA SEMESTER III PRODI D-III KEBIDANAN STIKES KUSUMA HUSADA SURAKARTA TAHUN AKADEMIK 2016/2017

2017 ◽  
pp. 150-154
Author(s):  
W Wijayanti ◽  
E Ernawati ◽  
Arista Apriani
Keyword(s):  
Rank Correlation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Midwifery Care ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Reading Interest ◽  
Academic Year

  ABSTRAK Minat baca adalah dorongan dari dalam diri seseorang atau faktor yang menimbulkan ketertarikan atau perhatian secara selektif yang menyebabkan dipilihnya suatu objek atau kegiatan yang menguntungkan, menyenangkan atau mendatangkan kepuasan. Minat baca meliputi keterampilan membaca, intensitas membaca, perhatian, merasakan kenikmatan membaca dan menemukan manfaat membaca. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan minat baca dengan prestasi belajar mata kuliah asuhan kebidanan II pada mahasiswa semester III Program studi diploma III Kebidanan STIKes Kusuma Husada Surakarta tahun akademik 2016/2017. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian dilakukan di Program studi (Prodi) DIII Kebidanan STIKes Kusuma Husada Surakarta menggunakan kuesioner kepada 50 mahasiswi. Untuk mengukur minat baca digunakan kuesioner sikap minat baca telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitas, sedangkan prestasi belajar diukur dengan nilai absolute dari indeks prestasi (IP) untuk mata kuliah asuhan kebidanan II. Kemudian data dianalisis dengan rumus korelasi Spearman Rank. Hasil dari penelitian didapatkan nilai p = 0,000 dengan kekuatan hubungan tinggi (0,860) yang berarti Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara minat baca dengan prestasi belajar mata kuliah asuhan kebidanan II pada mahasiswi semester III Prodi DIII Kebidanan STIKes Kusuma Husada Surakarta tahun akademik 2016/2017.   Kata Kunci : Minat baca, Prestasi belajar, Asuhan Kebidanan II     ABSTRACT Reading interest is an internal motivation or factor which caused or selective attention which caused an object or a profitable activity choosen, fun on brings satisfaction reading interest consist of reading skill, reading intensity, attention, feel enjoy and find the use of reading. The aim of the reseach is to know the relationship between reading interest with learning achievement in midwifery care II courses of student semester III diploma III midwifery courses of STIKes Kusuma Husada Surakarta for academic year 2016/2017. The research methods used analitic observational with cross sectional approach. The research is done in diploma III midwifery courses of STIKes Kusuma Husada Surakarta by using 50 questioners to students.To measure reading interest used attitude of reading questioner which is tested its validity and reliability. While learning achievement tested by absolute value from grade point for midwifery care II courses. Then datais analyzed with spearman rank correlation formula.The result of the research got P value = 0,000 with high correlation (0,860) that means Ha be accepted and Ho rejected. Based on those result can be summed of that there are significant correlation between. Reading interest with learning achievment for midwifery care II course of student semester III diploma III midwifery courses of STIKes Kusuma Husada Surakarta for academic year 2016/2017.   Keywords: reading interest, learning achievement, midwifery care II.

Hubungan Antara Self-efficacy Dengan Kepatuhan Pemakaian Insulin Secara Mandiri Pada Pasien DM Di Rumah Sakit Baptis Batu

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diah Fifi Agustina ◽  
Feriana Ira Handian ◽  
Ach Dafir Firdaus
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
High Level

ABSTRACTObjective : High level of obedience in using insulin independently in patients with diabetes mellitus is influenced by a person's level of self-efficacy. Methods : This study aims to know the correlation between self-efficacy and obedience of independent insulin use in DM patients at Batu Baptis Hospital. The type of research used is quantitative research using descriptive correlative research design with a cross sectional approach. Sampling used is convenience sampling technique with 125 respondents. Data collection used the DMSES questionnaire (The Diabetes Management Self-efficacy Scale) for the MMAS-8 variable self-efficacy and questionnaire (Morisky Medication Adherence Scale) for compliance variables. The data analysis methods applied the Spearman Rank correlation test. Results : The results of the Spearman Rank test is obtained that p value is 0,000 (p <0.05) and the correlation coefficient value is 0.824. It shows that the strength of the correlation is strong with the direction of the positive correlation. It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between self-efficacy and obedience of independent use of insulin in DM patients in Batu Baptist Hospital. Conclusion : The higher the self-efficacy in patients is, the higher the patient's compliance with insulin injections. The suggestion of this study it is expected that DM patients who use insulin can be more adherent to undergo treatment with insulin.

scholarly journals Smartphone Use and Willingness to Pay for HIV Treatment-Assisted Smartphone Applications among HIV-Positive Patients in Urban Clinics of Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1467
Author(s):  
Thu Minh Bui ◽  
Men Thi Hoang ◽  
Toan Van Ngo ◽  
Cuong Duy Do ◽  
Son Hong Nghiem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Smartphone Applications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hiv Aids

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-assisted smartphone applications in the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients in Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was performed in two urban outpatient clinics in Hanoi from May to December 2019. A simple random sampling method and a structured questionnaire were used to recruit 495 eligible participants and to collect data. Multivariable modified Poisson regression and multivariable linear regression models were employed to investigate the factors associated with the willingness to pay (WTP) and amount of money patients were willing to pay. Approximately 82.8% of respondents were willing to pay for the hypothetical applications, with the mean amount the participants were willing to pay of Vietnam Dong (VND) 72,100/month. Marital status (separate/divorced/widow: Odds ratio (OR) = 1.28, 95% confidence interval (CI) = (1.09; 1.50) and having spouse/partner: OR = 1.18, 95% CI = (1.03; 1.36)) and using health services (OR = 1.03, 95% CI = (1.01; 1.04)) were positively associated with nominating they would be WTP for the app, whereas the duration of antiretroviral treatment (ART) (OR = 0.98, 95% CI = (0.96; 0.99)) had a negative association. The frequency of using health services (β = 0.04, 95% CI = (−0.07; −0.01)) was negatively associated with the amount of WTP. High levels of WTP revealed the feasibility of implementing smartphone-based apps for HIV treatment. This study implied the necessity to consider a co-payment system to reach populations who were in need but where such applications may be unaffordable in lieu of other treatment-associated expenses. Developers also need to pay attention to privacy features to attract single people living with HIV/AIDS and additional measures to initiate people with a long duration on ART into using the applications.

HUBUNGAN BEBAN KERJA PERAWAT DENGAN KELENGKAPAN PENGISIAN DOKUMENTASI ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 588
Author(s):  
Etlida Wati ◽  
Ulva Arini
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Spearman Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Weight Category ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Hospital Room ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Nurse Workload

<p>Documentation is an activity of recording, reporting or recording an event and activities carried out in the form of providing services that are considered important and valuable. One factor that can influence documentation is the nurse's workload. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between nurses' workload and the application of documentation in the Hj. Anna Lasmanah Banjarnegara. This  research is quantitative with a cross sectional approach descriptive correlation design. Samples were taken with a total sampling of 65 nurses. Instruments to measure documentation using observation sheets. While the nurse workload instrument uses a questionnaire sheet. The analysis technique uses Spearman Rank correlation. Based on the research results of the workload of a nurse in the hospital room , most of them are in the weight category, as many as 46 respondents (70.8%). Application of nursing care documentation in the hospital room Hj. Anna Lasmanah Banjarnegara, most of them are respondents in the incomplete category as many as 63 respondents (96.9%). There is a significant relationship between nurse workload with the application of documentation, this is evidenced by the results of the Spearman Rank correlation bivariate analysis, which is r = 0.688 with p = 0.000 &lt;0.05. It is hoped that management will motivate nurses to complete the documentation of nursing care</p>

scholarly journals Changing Sources of Stigma against Patients with HIV/AIDS in the Rapid Expansion of Antiretroviral Treatment Services in Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bach Xuan Tran ◽  
Phung Quoc Tat Than ◽  
Tung Thanh Tran ◽  
Cuong Tat Nguyen ◽  
Carl A. Latkin
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Culturally Tailored ◽  
Hiv Aids

Stigmatization against HIV/AIDS greatly hinders efforts to increase the accessibility and utilization of HIV/AIDS services to meet the 90-90-90 goal. This study assessed the stigmatization and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV (PLWH) across multiple social settings such as family, community, and healthcare facilities in Vietnam. A total of 1,016 patients (63.8% males, mean age = 35.4) participated in a cross-sectional study using a culturally tailored HIV stigma measure in three HIV-epidemic-concentrated cities in Vietnam. Zero-inflated Poisson models were used to examine factors associated with the number of types of stigma that patients experienced. 86.2% PLWH reported experiencing stigma against HIV/AIDS, more frequently from their community (62.8%) and family (30.2%) than from health care facilities (8%). The level of stigma from community reported by PLWH is associated with socioeconomic status (e.g., income, occupation). The poor and middle economic classes and unemployed patients reported more stigmatization and discrimination from the community. Across all settings, PLWH experienced fewer stigmatization over the course of ART indicating the benefits of rapidly expanded ART programs. PLWH reported more stigmatization and discrimination at the provincial level of the health administration. Those with the history of drug injection reported significantly less stigmatization from healthcare setting. More culturally tailored interventions to reduce stigmatization overall to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of PLWH should be warranted to achieve the 90-90-90 goal. Improving HIV-related knowledge of the general population and providing opportunities for PLWH to be reintegrated into should be considered. Using mass media with positive messages and images would also foster positive attitudes towards HIV/AIDS among the population and could potentially change social values. Continuous training of health staffs’ attitude could minimize the occurrence of stigmatization and discrimination at healthcare facilities.

scholarly journals Predictors of HIV/AIDS comprehensive knowledge and acceptance attitude towards people living with HIV/AIDS among unmarried young females in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfaldet Mekonnen Estifanos ◽  
Chen Hui ◽  
Afewerki Weldezgi Tesfai ◽  
Mekonnen Estifanos Teklu ◽  
Matiwos Araya Ghebrehiwet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background Youth in general and young females, in particular, remain at the center of HIV/AIDS epidemic. To avoid and prevent HIV infection, comprehensive knowledge as well as correct understanding of transmission and prevention strategies are crucial. Thus, the aim of this study is to explore the predictors of comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS and accepting attitude towards PLWHIV. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the 2016 Uganda Demographic Health Survey. A two-stage probability sampling method was applied and data were collected using a standard questionnaire. Of the total 8674 women aged 15–49 years, 1971 eligible women aged 15–24 years were included in this analysis. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23. A Chi-square test followed by logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between specific explanatory variables and outcome variables. The results were reported using odds ratios with 95% confidence interval. P value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results Overall, 99.3% of the unmarried women aged 15–24 years were aware of HIV/AIDS, but only 51.9% had comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS. Around 70% of the respondents were aware that "using condoms every time when having sex" and "having only one faithful uninfected partner" can prevent HIV transmission. About 68% of the unmarried women rejected at least two common local misconceptions about HIV/AIDS. An alarmingly small (20.6%) proportion of the respondents had a positive acceptance attitude towards PLWHIV. All variables were significantly associated with having comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS in the unadjusted logistic regression analysis. After adjustment, older age (20–24 years), being educated, wealthier, and ever been tested for HIV/AIDS became predictors of adequate comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge. Moreover, respondents with adequate comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS were more likely (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.30–2.08) to have a positive acceptance attitude towards PLWHIV than their counterparts. Conclusion Our study demonstrated a remarkably high level of awareness about HIV/AIDS among study participants, but the knowledge and positive acceptance attitude towards PLWHIV were not encouraging. Thus, endeavors to expand and strengthen educational campaigns on HIV/AIDS in communities, health facilities, and schools are highly recommended. Attention should particularly focus on young-aged and disadvantaged women with low educational level, poor socioeconomic status and those who have never been tested for HIV/AIDS.

scholarly journals Food consumption and nutritional status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): a case of Thika and Bungoma Districts, Kenya

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Nafula Kuria
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

AbstractObjectiveTo establish the food consumption, dietary habits and nutritional status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and adults whose HIV status is not established.DesignCross-sectional descriptive survey.SettingThika and Bungoma Districts, Kenya.SubjectsA random sample of 439 adults; 174 adults living with HIV/AIDS and 265 adults whose HIV/AIDS status was not established in Thika and Bungoma Districts.ResultsMajority of PLWHA consume foods that are low in nutrients to build up the immune system and help maintain adequate weight, and there is little variety in the foods they consume. More adults who are HIV-positive are undernourished than those whose status is not established. Of the HIV-positive adults, those with a BMI of ≤18·5 kg/m2 were 23·6 % (Thika 20·0 % and Bungoma 25·7 %) while of the adults whose status is not established those with BMI ≤ 18·5 kg/m2 were 13·9 % (Thika 9·3 % and Bungoma 16·7 %).ConclusionsAdults who are HIV-positive are more likely to be undernourished than those whose status is not established, as there is a significant difference (P = 0·000) between the nutritional status (BMI) of PLWHA and those whose HIV/AIDS status is not established. PLWHA consume foods that are low in nutrients to promote their nutritional well-being and health.

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