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Prevalence of Lactic Acidosis Syndrome in People Taking Antiretroviral Drugs at a Local Health Centre Usai T

This study examines the types of antiretrovirus (ARV) drugs and the foods taken by people who are HIV positive. The study aims to establish whether the drugs and food consumed are associated with the development of lactic acidosis. A sample of 20 people drawn from a population supplied with ARV drugs at a local polyclinic was used. Questionnaires and interviews were the main tools used in the study to gather information on the types of ARVs, their side effects and the dietary regimen for people who were prone to lactic acidosis. The results established that the ARV drug combinations of lamivudine, stavudine and nevirapine and ritonavir, stavudine and nevirapine were taken by the sample population, and that part of this population experienced symptoms associated with lactic acidosis. The results also established that the dietary regimen for those who experienced the symptoms of lactic acidosis was carbohydrate dense, included acid forming foods, such as fermented foods and was limited on vegetables and citrus fruits. The research findings indicate a knowledge gap among HIV positive people on food choices and recommended dietary regimens. The researcher recommends that nutritionists and dieticians produce and distribute pamphlets, magazines, flyers and recipes with the recommended dietary regimen for HIV positive people and that income generating projects be set up to ensure adequacy of food supply in their homes. Based on the findings the researcher proposes a dietary regimen that may be suitable for HIV positive people.