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HIV/AIDS remains a global health challenge, particularly in maintaining the quality of life for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ARV). Side effects of ARVs, such as fatigue, metabolic disorders, and loss of appetite, often disrupt the nutritional status, immunity, and energy levels of PLWHA. Nutritional therapy and supplements offer a potential solution to improve physical conditions and strengthen the immune system. This study aims to analyze the effect of nutritional therapy and supplements on the immune status and energy levels of PLWHA undergoing ARV therapy. A quantitative experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design was conducted, involving 30 PLWHA who participated in an 8-week intervention of nutritional and supplement therapy. The findings revealed a significant increase in CD4 counts, with an average rise of 65 cells/µL. Additionally, subjective energy levels improved from 2.4 to 3.8, indicating enhanced vitality and daily activity performance. These improvements also supported better adherence to ARV therapy among participants. Nutritional therapy and supplements positively affect the immunity and energy levels of PLWHA, providing a complementary approach that enhances the effectiveness of ARV therapy compared to previous methods focusing solely on medication. Integrating nutritional therapy into HIV/AIDS healthcare services and providing.

The study demonstrated that nutritional therapy and supplements positively impact the immune status and energy levels of PLWHA undergoing ARV therapy.Findings showed an increase in average CD4 levels of 65 cells/µL and an improvement in subjective energy scores from 2.These results underscore the importance of integrating nutritional interventions into HIV/AIDS management to strengthen the immune system and enhance the quality of life for PLWHA.

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi dampak jangka panjang dari terapi nutrisi dan suplemen terhadap status imun dan energi PLWHA. Studi di masa depan dapat menggabungkan variabel psikologis seperti tingkat stres dan kecemasan untuk memberikan pemahaman yang lebih komprehensif tentang hubungan antara kesehatan fisik dan mental pada PLWHA. Selain itu, penelitian dengan ukuran sampel yang lebih besar diperlukan untuk meningkatkan validitas eksternal hasil penelitian dan memberikan representasi yang lebih akurat dari populasi PLWHA yang lebih luas. Pengembangan model berbasis komunitas yang melibatkan dukungan sosial dan edukasi bagi PLWHA juga dapat membantu meningkatkan efektivitas dan keberlanjutan program ini, terutama di daerah dengan sumber daya terbatas. Dengan pendekatan yang holistik, kombinasi antara penanganan medis, dukungan nutrisi, dan aspek sosial dapat menjadi kunci untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup PLWHA dan memastikan keberhasilan manajemen HIV/AIDS jangka panjang.

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