Table 4 Nutritional knowledge of study participants: Bahir Dar Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia April, 2018. (n = 539)
Statement | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Don’t know n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Carbohydrates and fats are energy-giving foods | 383(71.1) | 53(9.8) | 103(19.1) |
Balanced diet is important to prevent infection | 416(77.2) | 71(13.2) | 52(9.6) |
Fish is a good source of protein | 417(77.4) | 58(10.8) | 64(11.9) |
Frequent stooling leads to nutrient loss | 94(17.4) | 122(22.6) | 323(59.9) |
Protein- rich foods are needed to build and repair body tissues | 397(73.7) | 95(17.6) | 47(8.7) |
HIV infection increases body’s food requirement | 256(47.5) | 164(30.4) | 119(22.1) |
Water is a nutrient | 153(28.4) | 150(27.8) | 236(43.8) |
Banana is good for control of diarrhea in HIV patients | 116(21.5) | 241(44.7) | 182(33.8) |
Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals | 250(46.4) | 121(22.4) | 168(31.2) |
Over all nutritional knowledge score | |||
Poor | 139(25.8) | ||
Average | 283(52.5) | ||
Good | 117(21.7) | ||