Food Insecurity and Nutritional Barriers to Antiretroviral Therapy: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean
Food Insecurity and Nutritional Barriers to Antiretroviral Therapy: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean
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DOI：
10.1080/15381501.2011.572746
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发表时间：
2011-01-01
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0.7
通讯作者：
Adams, Jayne
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作者：
Martin, Alexis;Palar, Kartika;Adams, Jayne
Poor nutrition and food insecurity are emerging as important barriers to antiretroviral therapy access and adherence in low-resource settings, yet little is known about these barriers in Latin America and Caribbean. This qualitative study used community expert interviews to explore the links between food insecurity, undernutrition, and HIV/AIDS treatment in the region. Results indicate that food insecurity and undernutrition are closely linked to quality of life, health status, and access and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the region. Social services, such as food assistance and nutrition counseling, and access to social protection networks are needed for people with HIV infection who are economically vulnerable so that the full advantages of antiretroviral therapy can be realized.
