The effect of gastrointestinal symptoms to Body Mass Index (BMI) of people with HIV/AIDS in Yayasan Peduli Kelompok Dukungan Sebaya (YPKDS) Makassar, South Sulawesi 2017

Yusuf, Andi Mukramin and Kusharisupeni and Triyanti and Sudiarti, Trini and Alfiah, Elma The effect of gastrointestinal symptoms to Body Mass Index (BMI) of people with HIV/AIDS in Yayasan Peduli Kelompok Dukungan Sebaya (YPKDS) Makassar, South Sulawesi 2017. Indian Journal of Public health Research and Development, 11 (7). pp. 1150-1155. ISSN 0976-5506

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Abstract

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) results in a weakened immune system, making it vulnerable to various types of infections, systemic disorders and weight loss. In Indonesia, the incidence and mortality rates from HIV/AIDS were still relatively high, especially in Makassar, South Sulawesi Province. This study aimed to determine the dominant factors associated with nutritional status on people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This research was a quantitative research with cross-sectional design, involving 80 respondents of PLWHA aged ? 18 years. Data collection used a structured questionnaire included demographic, clinical, and behavioral factors, while nutritional status was measured by body mass index (BMI). The results showed that most of respondents had normal nutritional status (67.5%), followed by underweight (20%) and overweight (12.5%). Gastrointestinal symptoms were the dominant factor related to nutritional status (BMI) after controlling confounding variables such as smoking habits, food security status, and alcohol consumption (AOR = 4.78 and p-value = 0.01). Nutrition education could improve the nutrition intake and dietary behaviour of PLWHA at Kelompok Dukungan Sebaya foundation (YPKDS) in Makassar City.

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