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Prevalence and Predictors of Food Insecurity among People Living with HIV Enrolled in Antiretroviral Therapy and Livelihood Programs in Two Rural Zambian Hospitals

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and predictors of food insecurity among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in two rural communities in Zambia. A cross-sectional sample of 101 PLHIV was surveyed using the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale. In multivariable linear regression models, income, household possessions, and perceived coping strategies were significantly associated with decreased food insecurity. Debt and perceived mental distress were significantly associated with increased food insecurity. Programs that tackle economic disadvantage and its adverse effect on stress may be an appropriate strategy to improve food security of PLHIV in low-resource communities.

Source: Ecology of Food and Nutrition

DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2017.1311256

Authors: Rainier Masa, Gina Chowa, Victor Nyirenda

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Good health and well-being, Zero hunger, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases