The impact of food insecurity on HIV outcomes in Senegal, West Africa: a prospective longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the impact of food insecurity on HIV outcomes is critical for the development and implementation of effective, evidence-based interventions to address food insecurity and improve the HIV care cascade. We conducted a prospective, longitudinal study to determine the impact of food insecurity on HIV outcomes in Senegal, West Africa.

Methods

HIV-infected individuals presenting for care and initiation of ART through the Senegalese National AIDS program in Dakar and Ziguinchor were eligible for enrollment. Data were collected using interviews, clinical evaluations, laboratory analyses, and chart review at enrollment, month 6, and month 12. Logistic regression was used to determine the association between food insecurity and HIV outcomes.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Benzekri NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7936446 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature