Health-related quality of life and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Lagos, Nigeria.

IF 1.2 Q4 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Temitope S Oladejo, Hellen Myezwa, Adedayo T Ajidahun, Sam Ibeneme
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Abstract

Background:  Although people living with HIV (PLWH) now have a longer life expectancy due to antiretroviral therapy, several factors impact their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Understanding the dimensions and determinants of HRQoL among PLWH is crucial to developing solutions to improve their overall wellbeing.

Aim:  This research aimed to explore the HRQoL and its associated factors among PLWH in Lagos, Nigeria.

Setting:  Seven HIV testing and treatment centres in Lagos.

Methods:  A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 385 participants. Socio-demographic and HRQoL data were obtained using questionnaires and the Medical Outcomes Study HIV Health Survey (MOS-HIV). Logistic regression models were used to identify variables that were associated with quality of life.

Results:  The physical health summary and mental health summary scores measured by the MOS-HIV were 54.2 ± 5.3 and 56.3 ± 6.7, respectively. Being married, having higher levels of education, shorter duration of HIV and higher income levels were significantly associated with better HRQoL. The duration of HIV was found to have an inversely proportional influence on the quality of life of PLWH, both in physical health (χ2 = 9.477, p = 0.009) and mental health (χ2 = 11.88, p = 0.004) dimensions.

Conclusion:  The HRQoL of PLWH in Lagos, Nigeria was relatively low. Education, duration of HIV, marital status and income level are predictors of HRQoL.Contribution: This study is valuable for healthcare professionals and policymakers, providing them with essential information to tailor interventions and allocate resources effectively to improve the overall wellbeing of PLWH in Nigeria.

尼日利亚拉各斯艾滋病毒/艾滋病感染者与健康相关的生活质量及相关因素。
背景: 尽管由于采用了抗逆转录病毒疗法,艾滋病病毒感染者(PLWH)的预期寿命延长了,但仍有一些因素影响着他们与健康相关的生活质量(HRQoL)。了解艾滋病病毒感染者的 HRQoL 的各个方面和决定因素对于制定改善其整体福祉的解决方案至关重要。目的:本研究旨在探讨尼日利亚拉各斯艾滋病病毒感染者的 HRQoL 及其相关因素: 环境:拉各斯的七个艾滋病检测和治疗中心: 方法:对 385 名参与者进行了横断面调查。通过问卷调查和医疗结果研究艾滋病健康调查(MOS-HIV)获得了社会人口学和 HRQoL 数据。采用逻辑回归模型确定与生活质量相关的变量: 结果:MOS-HIV 测定的身体健康总分和心理健康总分分别为(54.2 ± 5.3)和(56.3 ± 6.7)。已婚、受教育程度较高、感染艾滋病毒时间较短和收入水平较高与较好的 HRQoL 显著相关。在身体健康(χ2 = 9.477,P = 0.009)和心理健康(χ2 = 11.88,P = 0.004)两个方面,HIV 感染时间与 PLWH 的生活质量成反比: 结论:尼日利亚拉各斯 PLWH 的 HRQoL 水平相对较低。教育程度、感染艾滋病毒的持续时间、婚姻状况和收入水平是预测 HRQoL 的因素:这项研究对医疗保健专业人员和政策制定者很有价值,为他们提供了必要的信息,使他们能够有针对性地采取干预措施并有效分配资源,从而改善尼日利亚 PLWH 的整体福祉。
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