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July 10, 2026BMC NutritionOpen Access

Dietary practices and nutritional status of adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Kiambu level five hospital, Kiambu county, Kenya

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INIsaac NthigaJKJudith KimiyweDDDorcus Mbithe David-Kigaru

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Analytical cross-sectional study assesses dietary habits and nutritional status, suggesting improvement strategies for TB patients.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the dietary practices and nutritional status of adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Kiambu County.
  • Analytical cross-sectional study involving 141 pulmonary TB patients at Kiambu Level Five Hospital.
  • Data on dietary practices collected via questionnaires and 24-hour dietary recalls.
  • Multiple linear regression analysis identified factors influencing nutritional status.
  • Meal frequency (β = 1.22, p < 0.001) and total energy intake (β = 0.003 per kcal, p < 0.001) positively predict BMI.
  • Higher BMI associated with regular lunch consumption and older age.
  • The model explained 42% of the variance in nutritional status (Adjusted R² = 0.42).

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Nthiga et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508cc46eeac72a437a0ad8https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-026-01346-9
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