Open AccessEffects of a High Protein Food Supplement on Physical Activity, Motor Performance and Health Related Quality of Life of HIV Infected Botswana Children on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART)
Author(s) -
Leapetswe Malete,
Lucky Mokgatlhe,
Maria Nnyepi,
José Jackson,
Fujun Wen,
Maurice R. Bennink,
Gabriel Anabwani,
Jerry Makhanda,
Ibou Thior,
Philemon Lyoka,
Lorraine Weatherspoon
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
aims public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2327-8994
DOI - 10.3934/publichealth.2017.3.258
Subject(s) - human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , quality of life (healthcare) , antiretroviral medication , antiretroviral therapy , high protein , medicine , physical activity , gerontology , psychology , biology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , virology , viral load , food science , nursing
Despite existing evidence about the benefits of nutrition, physical activity (PA) and sport to the overall health and wellbeing of children, knowledge gaps remain on this relationship in children living with chronic conditions like HIV/AIDS. Such knowledge should inform context specific programs that could enhance the quality of life of children. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of integrating a nutrition intervention (culturally tailored food supplement) into antiretroviral therapy (ART) on psychosocial outcomes and physical activity among HIV-positive children in Botswana.