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Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Nigeria

Ethel E. Adimora, Eze E. Ajaegbu, Juliet O. Nwigwe, Adaora L. Onuora, Ola N. Onuoha

Advances in Research · pp. 69–75 · Published 17 Aug 2020

10.9734/air/2020/v21i930234

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate the influence of socio-demographic data on nutritional knowledge, attitude and practices among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Enugu State of Nigeria. A standardized questionnaire was designed to collect information on the socio-demographic characteristics, nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice of PLWHIV who attended the HAART centre at the Ntasi Obi Ndi No N’afufu Specialist Centre. Results showed that the respondents scored 65.6% on nutritional knowledge, 13.7% on nutritional attitude, and 54.9% on nutritional practices. The Bivariate analysis showed significant positive correlations between nutritional knowledge and attitude; nutritional knowledge and practices; and nutritional attitude and practices. Monthly income was seen as a common predictor for nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice; hence local foods should be included in their food chart for affordability and accessibility.

PLWHIV nutritional knowledge nutritional attitude nutritional practice Nigeria

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