MALNUTRITION IN HIV-POSITIVE PREGNANT WOMEN IN TARKA LGA, BENUE STATE - DE

This study examines the risk of malnutrition among HIV-positive pregnant women in Tarka LGA, Benue State. Using a quantitative survey, findings show that 69.8% lack access to nutritious foods, 74.6% stress the importance of nutritional education, and 68.2% support targeted educational programs. Additionally, 73.0% link malnutrition to adverse health outcomes, 71.4% to worsened maternal outcomes, 79.3% to stigma, and 73.0% to socioeconomic barriers. The study recommends targeted nutritional programs, educational initiatives, stigma reduction, and enhanced community support systems.

About the author

Esther Nguper Dansoho is a senior secondary school certificate holder and currently studying Education Biology at Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. She also has other publications to her credit. Bartholomew Terfa Dansoho earned a BSc from Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, in 2008, and an MSc in 2017. Currently, he is a PhD candidate.

Product details

• Authors: Bartholomew Terfa Dansoho, Esther Nguper Dansoho
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.06.2024
• EAN: 9786207809738
• ISBN: 9786207809738
• No. of pages: 68
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Nursing