Dietary diversity and impact of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves supplemented – Diet on the nutritional status and CD4 cell counts of patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in Nigeria: A double - Blind randomized trial

Gambo, Aisha; Gqaleni, Nceba; Babalola, Tesleem Kayode

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09524

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“…Participants in this study reported use of sugar as part of their meals. A lower rate of 12.4% sugar intake was reported in Nigeria [50], 87.2% reported on patients who developed dental carries in Uganda [51].…”

Section: Dietary Habitsmentioning

confidence: 78%

Factors Associated with Treatment Outcomes among Patients Living with HIV and Hypertension Comorbidity in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Faleni¹,

Mabunda²,

Ziphelele³

et al. 2022

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Globally, non-communicable diseases like hypertension are on the rise, existing concurrently with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in populations, especially those in low- to middle-income countries. The introduction of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for people living with HIV was welcomed with great enthu-siasm across populations. A cross-sectional study of 100 purposively selected adult participants on an-tiretroviral treatment living in the OR Tambo district was conducted to determine factors associated with treatment outcomes among patients living with HIV and hypertension comorbidity. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, with a p-value of 0.05 considered significant. A total of 86% of the female population, with a mean age of 39.76, was studied. Participants with improved viral load and CD4 cell count after initiation of ART increased from 63% to 68% and 74% to 90%, respectively whilst viral load suppression increased from 45.1% to 90.2%. Hypertension post-ART initiation increased from 9% to 34%, exacerbated by smoking (12%), alcohol (14%), vegetable consumption (39%), skipping breakfast (50%), sugar use (62%), and vigorous physical activity (12%). The onset of hypertension was linked to the start of ART, and risky behaviors influenced treatment outcomes. Primordial prevention, like strong health promotion inter-ventions for risk factors, is needed to improve life expectancy.

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Section: Dietary Habitsmentioning

confidence: 78%

Factors Associated with Treatment Outcomes among Patients Living with HIV and Hypertension Comorbidity in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Faleni¹,

Mabunda²,

Ziphelele³

et al. 2022

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Research on Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) in Africa

El Bilali,

Dan Guimbo,

Nanema

et al. 2024

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While Moringa oleifera Lam. is gaining importance in Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa, it is unclear whether research is following the quick pace of its development on the continent. Therefore, this article analyzes the landscape of research dealing with moringa in Africa. This systematic review draws upon 299 eligible articles identified through a search carried out on the Web of Science in April 2023. Research on M. oleifera is rather recent in Africa but interest is increasing among scholars. While the research field is multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral, the literature seems to focus on biological and environmental sciences. Moreover, research is performed mainly in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Ghana. The analysis suggests a significant potential contribution of moringa to food security and nutrition, climate change mitigation/adaptation, farming systems resilience, and livelihoods. Its versatility and diverse applications and uses make moringa particularly interesting for developing countries, such as African ones. However, this review also underscores some factors hindering its development. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen research on moringa to unlock its potential in Africa. Investments in research, innovation, and development can help address the many challenges that Africa faces and contribute to the transition towards sustainable and resilient food systems.

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Impact of Artemisia annua and Moringa oleifera on Viral Load, T Cell Activation, and Exhaustion in Ugandan People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH)

Silvano,

Patrick,

Esther

et al. 2024

Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.

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Dietary diversity and impact of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves supplemented – Diet on the nutritional status and CD4 cell counts of patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in Nigeria: A double - Blind randomized trial

Cited by 3 publications

References 31 publications

Factors Associated with Treatment Outcomes among Patients Living with HIV and Hypertension Comorbidity in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Factors Associated with Treatment Outcomes among Patients Living with HIV and Hypertension Comorbidity in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Research on Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) in Africa

Impact of Artemisia annua and Moringa oleifera on Viral Load, T Cell Activation, and Exhaustion in Ugandan People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH)

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