Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
Department of Psychology, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
BMC Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 12;24(1):396. doi: 10.1186/s12879-024-09247-7.
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) co-morbidity continues to be a serious worldwide health issue, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Studies on the quality of life (QOL) of TB/HIV co-infected patients guide stakeholders on the delivery of patient-centred healthcare. This study evaluated QOL of TB/HIV co-infected individuals and its contributing factors. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study among TB/HIV co-infected patients, receiving treatment at clinics in the Northern Region of Ghana. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 213 patients from 32 clinics. We gathered information on patients' QOL using the World Health Organization QOL-HIV BREF assessment tool. At a 5% level of significance, multiple logistic regression analyses were carried out to find correlates of QOL among the patients. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was (38.99 ± 14.00) years with most, 33.3% (71/213) aged 30-39 years. Males constituted 54.9% (117/213). About 30.0% (64/213) of the patients reported a good QOL. Being employed (aOR = 5.23, 95% CI: 1.87 - 14.60), and adhering to treatment (aOR = 6.36, 95% CI: 1.51 - 26.65) were significantly associated with a good QOL. Being depressed (aOR = 0.02, 95% CI: 0.03 - 0.29), stigmatized (aOR = 0.31, 95% CI : 0.11 - 0.84), and not exercising (aOR = 0.28, 95% CI: 0.12 - 0.67) were negatively associated with a good QOL. CONCLUSION: Less than one-third of TB/HIV co-infected patients in the region have good QOL. To guarantee good QOL, modifiable predictors such as patients' physical activity and medication adherence should be targeted by the National AIDS and TB Control Programs.
背景:结核病(TB)和人类免疫缺陷病毒/获得性免疫缺陷综合征(HIV/AIDS)合并感染仍然是一个严重的全球健康问题,特别是在撒哈拉以南非洲地区。对结核病/艾滋病病毒合并感染患者生活质量(QOL)的研究指导利益相关者提供以患者为中心的医疗保健。本研究评估了结核病/艾滋病病毒合并感染个体的生活质量及其影响因素。
方法:我们在加纳北部地区的诊所对结核病/艾滋病病毒合并感染患者进行了一项横断面研究。采用简单随机抽样技术从 32 个诊所中选择了 213 名患者。我们使用世界卫生组织生活质量-艾滋病病毒 BREF 评估工具收集了患者生活质量信息。在 5%的显著水平上,进行了多因素逻辑回归分析,以确定患者生活质量的相关因素。
结果:患者的平均年龄为(38.99±14.00)岁,其中 33.3%(71/213)年龄在 30-39 岁。男性占 54.9%(117/213)。约 30.0%(64/213)的患者报告生活质量良好。就业(OR=5.23,95%CI:1.87-14.60)和坚持治疗(OR=6.36,95%CI:1.51-26.65)与良好的生活质量显著相关。抑郁(OR=0.02,95%CI:0.03-0.29)、被污名化(OR=0.31,95%CI:0.11-0.84)和不运动(OR=0.28,95%CI:0.12-0.67)与良好的生活质量呈负相关。
结论:该地区不到三分之一的结核病/艾滋病病毒合并感染患者生活质量良好。为了保证良好的生活质量,国家艾滋病和结核病控制规划应针对患者的身体活动和药物依从性等可改变的预测因素进行干预。
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