“Factors Associated with Malnutrition among Adults Living with HIV in the Rutshuru Health Zone (DRC)”

Authors

  • Bahati Mwakambaya Justin Doctor of Medicine, Assistant at the RUTSHURU Higher Institute of Medical Techniques and HIV/AIDS Expert at the National AIDS Control Programme in North Kivu Author
  • Habimana Kanyamihigo Pablo Doctor of Medicine, Assistant at the RUTSHURU Higher Institute of Medical Techniques and Chief Medical Officer of the RWANGUBA Health Zone in Rutshuru Territory, North Kivu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JIRR/2024(4)135

Keywords:

Malnutrition, PLHIV Adults, Rutshuru

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with malnutrition among adults living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Rutshuru Health Zone.

Methodology: The study was a 4-month cross-sectional analysis of 307 adult PLHIV undergoing antiretroviral treatment (ART). Malnutrition was assessed by calculating the body mass index (BMI) and food insecurity by the food insecurity score (HFIAS - FANTA).

Results: The prevalence of malnutrition was 13% and food insecurity 71%. Diarrhoea was a factor associated with malnutrition {p = 0.013; OR = 3.113; 95% CI = [1.236-7.836]}.

Conclusion: Malnutrition and food insecurity were significant among adult PLHIV on ART, and diarrhoea was an exposure factor. Shortcomings in the provision of care were noted among providers. Hence the need to implement nutritional education and capacity-building programmes for care providers at the sites surveyed.

Author Biographies

  • Bahati Mwakambaya Justin, Doctor of Medicine, Assistant at the RUTSHURU Higher Institute of Medical Techniques and HIV/AIDS Expert at the National AIDS Control Programme in North Kivu

    Bahati Mwakambaya Justin, Doctor of Medicine, Assistant at the RUTSHURU Higher Institute of Medical Techniques and HIV/AIDS Expert at the National AIDS Control Programme in North Kivu.

  • Habimana Kanyamihigo Pablo, Doctor of Medicine, Assistant at the RUTSHURU Higher Institute of Medical Techniques and Chief Medical Officer of the RWANGUBA Health Zone in Rutshuru Territory, North Kivu

    Habimana Kanyamihigo Pablo, Doctor of Medicine, Assistant at the RUTSHURU Higher Institute of Medical Techniques and Chief Medical Officer of the RWANGUBA Health Zone in Rutshuru Territory, North Kivu.

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Published

2024-06-28

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Volume 4 Issue 3

Section

Articles