POPLINE Document Number: 276708
Corporate Author(s):
Uganda. Ministry of Health
Source citation:
Kampala, Uganda, Ministry of Health, [2004]. 72 p.
Abstract:
Good nutrition is increasingly being recognised as a key component in the care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS (PHA). These guidelines are meant for use by service providers in sectors such as health, agriculture, gender and development, and local government, among others. They are targeted at service providers who have the primary responsibility of support and care for HIV/AIDS patients. The guidelines are the result of considerable collective effort of nutritionists and service providers in both the public and private sectors. The guidelines recognise that most support and care for PHA takes place in their homes, where behavioural change will need to take place. Where possible we have provided the guidelines in a language and format that is user friendly to frontline service providers, and we have used up-to-date knowledge in the area of nutrition and HIV/AIDS. However, it is hoped that stakeholders will adapt these guidelines to suit their environments and to ensure the best care and support for PHA. Finally, we appeal to you to use these guidelines in the routine care and support of PHA. Use them in counseling, in training service providers, in the design of development of programs, and in the evaluation of programs serving PHA. (excerpt)
Keywords:
UgandaIndex page
HIV Positive Persons
Child
Health Personnel
Infections
Treatment
Nutrition
HIV Infections
Counseling
Prevention and Control
Developing Countries
Africa, Eastern
Africa South of the Sahara
Africa
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Youth
Age Factors
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Delivery of Health Care
Health
Clinic Activities
Program Activities
Programs
Organization and Administration