Baseline Assessment of the Food Security and Nutritional Status of People Living with HIV in Five PEPFAR Scale-up Districts in Lesotho

This USAID-funded study assessed the current nutritional and food security statuses of HIV-positive children and adults in five districts of Lesotho. The cross-sectional survey targeted eligible HIV-positive individuals attending a participating health facility during a 2-3 month study period.

Data Collection Period: 03/2018 – 05/2018

Publications and Presentations:

1. Findings presented at the 10th International AIDS Society Conference, July 2019: “Household food insecurity and nutritional status of HIV-positive individuals on ART in Lesotho“