Under-nutrition among HIV-exposed Uninfected Children: A Review of African Perspective

  • Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Kampala International University, Uganda
  • Chetachi Blessing Okwuanaso Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria
  • Sussanah Henry Edoho Department of Nursing Science, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Ishaka, Uganda
  • Getrude Uzoma Obeagu Department of Nursing Science, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria.
Keywords: under-nutrition, HIV, children, risks factors for under-nutrition in HIV-exposed uninfected children

Abstract

There is a strong link between HIV and malnutrition. Malnutrition rates among HIV-infected children are reported to be high in most African countries. Under-nutrition or inadequate nutrition in HIV-exposed individuals increases the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV because all aspects of immune function are suppressed. High rates of malnutrition among HIV-infected children have been reported in sub-Saharan Africa. Child age is an important factor influencing the nutritional status of HIV-infected children. Poor maternal/caregiver education is an indicator of malnutrition in HIV-exposed children. Marital status of primary caregivers has been described as one of the factors influencing the nutritional status of children. Low maternal income is associated with malnutrition in HIV-infected and uninfected children

Published
2022-11-23
How to Cite
Obeagu, E. I., Okwuanaso, C. B., Edoho, S. H., & Obeagu, G. U. (2022). Under-nutrition among HIV-exposed Uninfected Children: A Review of African Perspective. Madonna University Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences ISSN: 2814-3035, 2(3), 120-127. Retrieved from https://madonnauniversity.edu.ng/journals/index.php/medicine/article/view/85
Issue
Vol 2 No 3 (2022): MUJMHS
Section
Articles
Copyright (c) 2022 Madonna University journal of Medicine and Health Sciences ISSN: 2814-3035

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