scholarly journals Measuring Health-Related Quality of Life of HIV-Positive Adolescents in Resource-Constrained Settings

PLoS ONE ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. e40628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Masquillier ◽  
Edwin Wouters ◽  
Jasna Loos ◽  
Christiana Nöstlinger
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Resource Constrained ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life among People Living with HIV in Xinjiang, West China

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 588-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rena Maimaiti ◽  
Zhang Yuexin ◽  
Pan Kejun ◽  
Maimaitaili Wubili ◽  
Christophe Lalanne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

In total, 679 HIV-positive patients from 4 clinics in Urumqi city were given structured questionnaires by the doctors or nurses treating them. Health-related quality of life (HRQL) was assessed using the Chinese Patient-Reported Outcome Quality of Life-HIV questionnaire versions in Mandarin and Uyghur. This tool has been used in other parts of China and several countries. Compared to France, Australia, United States, Brazil, Thailand, Cambodia, Senegal, and Central-Southern China (CS China), the HRQL was significantly lower among HIV-positive patients in Xinjiang, with regard to the dimension of treatment impact and general health score. The health concern was similar to Brazil and Cambodia but lower than other countries and CS China. Our findings showed high stigmatization: 86% of the patients were afraid to tell others they were HIV positive and 69% often felt or always felt depressed. Only 1% of the patients were on antidepressant treatment.

scholarly journals Health-related Quality of Life Characteristics in Individuals With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-127
Author(s):  
Saeed Ghodrati ◽  
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Donya Rezaee ◽  
Newsha Vaziri ◽  
Bahareh Shokrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Retrospective Memory ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Aims In chronic and incurable illnesses, the quality of life and its related factors are of significant importance. We aimed to investigate the predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-positive individuals. Methods & Materials Our sample included 90 HIV-infected individuals who were under Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Imam Khomeini Hospital of Tehran, Iran, in 2016-2017. The HRQoL questionnaire, Prospective-Retrospective Memory Questionnaire (PRMQ), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) interview, and flowcytometry test to assess CD4 count were used for data gathering. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency and standard deviation and inferential statistics, including correlation and stepwise regression analyses. SPSS was used for data analysis, as well. Findings The present study data revealed that prospective/retrospective memory complaint and daily living functioning were predictors HRQoL in individuals with HIV (P<0.001, F2,85=22.70, R2 adj=0.55). The collected data also suggested that CD4 count, viral load, gender, age, and education did not predict HRQoL in the explored HIV-positive individuals (P>0.05). Conclusion Prospective and retrospective memory and daily living functioning were the major predictors of HRQoL among the investigated HIV-infected individuals.

scholarly journals Oral health among HIV-positive and HIV-negative children in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000992
Author(s):  
Kimiyo Kikuchi ◽  
Siyan Yi ◽  
Junko Yasuoka ◽  
Sovannary Tuot ◽  
Sumiyo Okawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Hiv Negative

BackgroundHIV-positive children are at high risk for oral mucosal disorders. Additionally, their low immune status is associated with dental caries. However, little is known about how their dental caries and related risk factors, such as salivary flow, salivary pH level and oral health-related quality of life, differ from those of HIV-negative children. The study aimed to assess (1) dental caries and related risk factors in HIV-positive compared with HIV-negative children and (2) the association between these factors and HIV seropositive status in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study conducted as a baseline survey of a randomised controlled trial. The study setting was the National Pediatric Hospital’s catchment area. The study population comprised 328 HIV-positive and 154 HIV-negative children aged 3–15 years and their caregivers. We collected clinical oral health data, questionnaire data to assess oral health-related quality of life and growth data.ResultsThe mean number of decayed, missing or filled permanent teeth (DMFT) and deciduous teeth (dmft) among HIV-positive children was 4.0 (SD 3.6) and 7.0 (SD 4.9), respectively. Among HIV-negative children, the respective values were 3.3 (SD 3.7) and 7.1 (SD 4.6). Living with HIV was positively associated with DMFT (adjusted OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.14 to 3.01) and salivary flow (β=0.72, 95% CI 0.44 to 1.00) and negatively associated with salivary pH (β=−0.13, 95% CI −0.24 to –0.02). However, HIV-positive status was not significantly associated with dmft or oral health-related quality of life.ConclusionsHIV-positive children had poorer oral health status regarding DMFT and salivary pH level. Specific strategies and further efforts are required to align their oral health status with that of HIV-negative children.

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