Mende Mensa
Ethiopia
Research Article
Levels and Predictors of Food Insecurity among HIV Positive Adult Patients Taking Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy at Arba Minch General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia, 2016
Author(s): Zelalem Nigatu Belijo and Mende MensaZelalem Nigatu Belijo and Mende Mensa
Background: Food insecurity and HIV/AIDS are interrelated in with each other. Food insecurity is one of a key contributor of the HIV/AIDS related morbidity and mortality in the world. Therefore this study was conducted to determine the Prevalence and predictors of food insecurity in order to give current evidence to design intervention measures for improvement of food security.
Objective: To determine Prevalence and predictors of food insecurity among HIV positive adults attending ART clinic at Arba Minch hospital, Southern Ethiopia March, 2016.
Methods: Hospital based cross sectional study design was carried out from February 15, 2016 to March 30, 2016 at Arba Minch General Hospital. Data was analyzed by using statistical package for social sciences/SPSS version 20. Frequency and cross tabulation was conducted to .. View More»
