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Mbagaya, Grace M. |
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Were, Gertrude M. |
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Ohiokpehai, Omo |
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Kimiywe, Judith |
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Owuor, J.B. Okeyo |
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Kamau, Joyce |
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Mbithe, Dorcas |
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2016-04-05T10:26:35Z |
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2016-04-05T10:26:35Z |
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2008 |
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Were, G. M., Ohiokpehai, O., Kimiywe, J., Mbagaya, G. M., Okeyo-Owuor, J. B., Kamau, J., & Mbithe, D. (2008). Nutritional status and morbidity among HIV/AIDS-affected children aged 6-9 years in Suba district, Kenya. Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment, 6(2), 68. |
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http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2513 |
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The HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to claim lives and render many children orphans. More than 3 million people died from AIDS including half a million children. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it is estimated that 12 million children have been orphaned by HIV and this number is set to increase. HIV/ AIDS orphaned children suffer malnutrition which adversely affects their health. Objective of this study was to establish the magnitude of underweight, stunting and wasting as indicators of malnutrition among HIV/AIDS-affected school children aged 6-9 years in Suba district. A cross- sectional research design was used and setting included Lambwe, Sindo and Ong’ayo primary schools in Suba district. A total of 150 children were sampled from HIV/AIDS-affected households. Anthropometric measurements and guided questionnaires were the main tools of data collection. Data was analyzed using SPSS and the Nutri-survey computer software programs. Of the children 8.8% were underweight, 13.3% stunted and 7.6% wasted. Cereals formed the main part of the childrens’ diet, fish was the most consumed protein and vegetable and fruit consumption was low. Total kilocalories taken were 41% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance. The most reported illnesses which were also confirmed by the doctor’s clinical assessment were malaria (16%), upper respiratory infections (6.1%) and skin infections (8.0%). Primary education was completed by 67.4% of mothers, while only 1.2% had post secondary education. The average monthly maternal income was Ksh 1,550($ 24.2). Food security was reported to be low as 64.6% of the households purchased food three months after harvest. HIV/AIDS-affected children suffered underweight, stunting and wasting with morbidity, poverty, low educational and occupational status of the parents/guardians cited as probable determinants. Interventions should therefore focus on improved agricultural production, innovative poverty alleviation methods and education. |
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en |
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WFLPublisher Science and Technology |
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dc.subject |
Orphans |
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household |
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underweight |
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stunting |
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wasting |
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Nutritional status and morbidity among HIV/AIDS-affected children aged 6-9 years in Suba district, Kenya |
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Article |
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