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01-11-2019 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Original Paper
Psychosocial Factors Associated with Food Insufficiency Among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) Initiating ART in Ethiopia
Authors:
Madeline A. DiLorenzo, Angela Parcesepe, Olga Tymejczyk, Susie Hoffman, Batya Elul, Sheri D. Weiser, Robert H. Remien, Sarah Gorrell Kulkarni, Tsigereda Gadisa, Zenebe Melaku, Denis Nash
Published in:
AIDS and Behavior
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Issue 11/2019
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Abstract
Food insufficiency is associated with suboptimal HIV treatment outcomes. Less is known about psychosocial correlates of food insufficiency among PLWH. This sample includes 1176 adults initiating antiretroviral therapy at HIV clinics in Ethiopia. Logistic regression modeled the association of psychological distress, social support, and HIV-related stigma with food insufficiency. Among respondents, 21.4% reported frequent food insufficiency. Psychological distress [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.61 (95% CI 1.79, 3.82)], low social support [aOR 2.20 (95% CI 1.57, 3.09)] and enacted stigma [aOR 1.69 (95% CI 1.26, 2.25)] were independently associated with food insufficiency. Food insufficiency interventions should address its accompanying psychosocial context.