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Nnyepi, M.S. (Medpharm Publications (Pty) Ltd., http://www.medpharm.co.za, NaN, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Objectives: The objectives of this study were to 1)to determine the proportion of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) at risk of developing malnutrition, 2) to determine the prevalence of malnutrition (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2, and 3)to describe the dietary intake and other nutrition parameters of PLWHA with membership in support groups. Design: Descriptive cross-sectionals study. Setting: Six support groups in Gaborone and neighboring locations. Subjects: Consenting, free- living HIV-positive adults 20-50 years of age with membership in support groups PLWHA. Outcome measures: The subjects' risk of developing malnutrition was established using a modified subjective global assessment (SGA)screening tool. Subjects with an SGA score ≥ 4 were classified as being at high risk of developing malnutrition. Results: From 145 PLWHA screened, 47.5% (n=69)were found to be at high risk of developing malnutrition (SGA score ≥ 4) and 28.5%(n=41) were malnourished (BMI <18.5 kg/m2). In the sample with SGA scores ≥ 4, 52.2% (n=35) presented with BMI <18.5 kg/m2. These two groups also reported more unintentional weight loss, gastrointestinal symptoms, and other conditions commonly associated with a high risk of developing malnutrition. PLWHA with membership in support groups also had low educational attainment and high unemployment rates. A total of 47% of subjects with an SGA score ≥ 4 needed food assistance. Conclusions: Almost 50% of PLWHA with membership in support groups for PLWHA are at risk of developing malnutrition, while about 30% have a BMI <18.5 kg/m2. Nutrition screening can also help to identify those PLWHA with BMI>18.5 kg/m2 who are still at high risk of developing malnutrition. Timely nutrition interventions can therefore be instituted in order to prevent deterioration in nutritional status. Description: Some symbols in the abstract may not be the same as in the original abstract. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/966 Files in this item: 1
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Maruapula, S.D.; Jackson, J.C.; Holsten, J.; Shaibu, S.; Malete, L.; Wrotniak, B.; Ratcliffe, S.J.; Mokone, G.G.; Stettler, N.; Compher, C. (PHN, http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=phn, August NaN, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Objective: To describe patterns of food consumption associated with overweight\obesity (OW/OB) and their links to socio-economic status (SES) and urbanization. Design: A nationwide cross-sectional survey. Setting: Secondary schools in cities, towns and villages in Botswana, Africa. Subjects: A total of 746 adolescent schoolchildren. Results: OW/OB is associated with greater SES, city residence and a snack-food diet pattern. Students belonging to higher SES compared with those from a lower SES background reported significantly (P,0?01) more daily servings of snack foods (1?55 v. 0?76) and fewer servings of traditional diet foods (0?99 v. 1?68) and also reported that they ate meals outside the home more often (90% v. 72 %). Students in cities ate significantly (P,0?01) more servings of snacks (1?69 v. 1?05 v. 0?51) and fewer servings of traditional foods (0?67 v. 1?52 v. 1?61) compared with those in urban and rural villages. The odds of OW/OB were increased 1?16-fold with a snack-food diet, a result that was diminished when controlled for SES. Conclusions: These data suggest that nutritional transition occurs at different rates across urbanization and SES levels in Botswana. In cities, increasing the availability of fruit while reducing access to or portion sizes of snack items is important. Emphasis on continued intake of traditional foods may also be helpful as rural areas undergo economic and infrastructural development. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1137 Files in this item: 1
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Mahgoub, S.E.O.; Chilisa, B.; Lombe, C. (AFAHPER-SD; see http://www.ajol.info/journal_index.php?jid=153, October NaN, 2000)[more][less]
Abstract: This study examined the weight control perception and the factors associated with it among female adolescents in Gaborone, Botswana. The subjects were two hundred and twenty 15-17 year-old students from five Community Junior Secondary schools in Gaborone, representing 7 ethnic backgrounds with 75% of them being Batswana... URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/221 Files in this item: 2
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