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The nutritional well-being of children under five with HIV-positive parents at Bikurungu Health Center III in Rukungiri District
Author: Annibal Muhanguzi
Publisher: IAA Journal of Applied Sciences
Published: 2023
Section: Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry
Abstract
Families affected by HIV/AIDS often face food insecurity and malnutrition. In impoverished
nations, over a third of infectious disease-related deaths in children under five result from
poor nutrition. Household food insecurity and the impact of HIV/AIDS-related illnesses can
hinder the growth of young children, leading to increased malnutrition. A study involving
310 mother/infant pairs from various households was conducted using a convenient
sampling method. Information was gathered through a structured questionnaire. Analysis
revealed that children in households affected by HIV had a significantly higher rate of
stunting (height-for-age < –2 SD) compared to those in unaffected households (25.5% vs.
9.1%, p = .002). However, the rates of wasting and underweight did not significantly differ
between HIV-affected and unaffected households. Living in households affected by HIV is
associated with stunted growth in children under five.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Children under 5 years of age, Malnutrition, Stunting