Nutrient Adequacy and Incidence of Common Complications in Women on ART in Manipur State, India.

Abstract

A cross sectional study to study the food intake, nutrient adequacy and incidence of common complications & adverse events in Manipur state, India, was carried out on 442 women on ART in 2 hospitals, RIMS & JNIMS from April, 2009-October 2012. Anthropometric assessments, diet survey by 24 hours recall method, & hemoglobin estimation was done. Average mean age of the women was 37.62 years. 55.7% consisted of widows, 68.8% had monthly income less than Rs. 5000 per month, 86.2% of the women got the virus from their husbands who were ex-IDUs. Mean intake of cereals, roots & tubers were significantly higher when compared against the recommended levels while intake of all other remaining items was significantly lower. Mean daily intake of protein, fat, calcium and vitamin-C were more than RDA whereas the intake of energy, iron, carotene, thiamin, riboflavin & niacin were less. Average BMI was 21.04, average W: H was 0.84. Mean hemoglobin was 10.36 g/dl, 55.9% had mild anemia. There were 12 cases of HCV, 4 cases of HBV, 15 cases of TB. Most recorded discomfort was anorexia (43 cases) and heartburn/ bloating (33 cases). Study suggested compulsory diet counseling with nutritional supplementation & monetary assistance, to have important