Additional risk factors for malnutrition in children infected with HIV
Journal Title: The Journal of Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: HIV infection affects the nutritional status, due to increased energy requirements in patients. This study looked for susceptible factors that could increase under nutrition in children living with HIV. Material and method: The mothers/caregivers were interviewed on the feeding of the patients with reference to the 7 basic food groups which enable to estimate the Individual Dietary Diversity Score (IDDS) of children infected with HIV. The quantity and daily frequency of meals as well as their nutritional status was assessed. Results: More than half (58.5%) of the patients were aged 12-35 months. Weaning was done before 6 months in 19.3%, and most of them (91.0%) consumed at least 3 meals daily. In 60.0%, the mothers/guardians practiced dietary restrictions; this concerned beans (18.5%), cow milk (10.7%), eggs (7.6%), and pork (7.4%). The IDDS was weak in 34.0% patients. The risk of having malnutrition was increased in children of uneducated mothers/guardians (P=0.000) and when only 3-5 nutrients’ groups were used to enrich porridge. The protective factors against malnutrition were introduction of complementary foods after the age of 6 months (P=0.000), absence of food restriction (P=0.008). Conclusion: Proper feeding would prevent malnutrition in children inspite of the risk due to HIV infection. In the present study, feeding of children living with HIV was not sufficiently diversified. The reinforcement of nutritional education of mothers/guardians is crucial.
Authors and Affiliations
Nguefack Félicitée, Limi Amamatou, Tarla Norbert Njong, Dongmo Roger
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