Food and nutrition assistance to HIV-infected and affected populations in Ghana: A situational analysis and stakeholder views

Amos Laar; Angela El-Adas; Richard N. Amenyah; Kyeremeh Atuahene; Elizabeth Asare; Eric Y. Tenkorang; Matilda Laar; Andrew Anthony Adjei; Isabella Quakyi

doi:10.1080/19376812.2014.964739

Food and nutrition assistance to HIV-infected and affected populations in Ghana: A situational analysis and stakeholder views

Amos Laar
, Angela El-Adas
, Richard N. Amenyah
, Kyeremeh Atuahene
, Elizabeth Asare
, Eric Y. Tenkorang
, Matilda Laar
, Andrew Anthony Adjei
, Isabella Quakyi

University of Ghana
Ghana AIDS Commission
Nestle Ghana Limited
Memorial University of Newfoundland
McGill University

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Abstract

Poor nutrition is a determinant of death particularly among persons living with HIV (PLHIV). This paper discusses the state of food and nutrition assistance to PLHIV in Ghana. A review of published articles and program reports was done and supported by in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. Data were qualitatively analyzed. A matrix highlighting problems that need to be addressed, possible attributable factors, strengths, and opportunities of existing actions metamorphosed from the analysis. Although stakeholders agree that adequate nutrition is critically important for PLHIV, food and nutrition interventions to PLHIV are inadequate.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	69-82
Number of pages	14
Journal	African Geographical Review
Volume	34
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/19376812.2014.964739
Publication status	Published - 2 Jan 2015
Externally published	Yes

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Ghana
HIV
HIV-affected populations
food and nutrition assistance
nutrition
stakeholders

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Food and nutrition assistance to HIV-infected and affected populations in Ghana: A situational analysis and stakeholder views

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