African Journal of Public Health and Health Systems

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2003)

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A Meta-Analysis of Food Insecurity and Antiretroviral Adherence in People Living with HIV in Nairobi's Informal Settlements, 2003

Amina Hassan, Strathmore University Kamau Otieno, Department of Internal Medicine, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Wanjiku Mwangi, Department of Public Health, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Kipchumba Cheruiyot, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18531315
Published: January 3, 2003

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Analyzing the correlation between food insecurity and antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in the informal settlements of Windhoek in Kenya. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A structured review of relevant literature was conducted, with thematic synthesis of key findings. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Analyzing the correlation between food insecurity and antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in the informal settlements of Windhoek, Kenya, Africa, Medicine, meta analysis This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Amina Hassan, Kamau Otieno, Wanjiku Mwangi, Kipchumba Cheruiyot (2003). A Meta-Analysis of Food Insecurity and Antiretroviral Adherence in People Living with HIV in Nairobi's Informal Settlements, 2003. African Journal of Public Health and Health Systems, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2003), 39-51. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18531315

Keywords

Food insecurityAntiretroviral therapy adherenceHIV/AIDSSub-Saharan AfricaSystematic reviewMeta-analysisInformal settlements

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