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ArticleBMC public health2020

Determinants of health-related quality of life among human immunodeficiency virus positive (HIV-positive) patients at Ahmadu Bello University teaching hospital, Zaria, Nigeria- 2015.

Bello Abdullahi Suleiman, Mohammed Yahaya, F A Olaniyan, A G Sule, M B Sufiyan

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Article in BMC public health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 21 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Impact of Moringa Oleifera leaves supplementation on quality of life of people living with HIV: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Bello Abdullahi SuleimanDepartment of Family Medicine, Federal Medical Centre Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria. bellonsaleehawa@gmail.com.
Mohammed YahayaNigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria.
F A OlaniyanDepartment of Family Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria.
A G SuleDepartment of Family Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria.
M B SufiyanDepartment of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital · NGAfrican Field Epidemiology Network · NGAhmadu Bello University · NGFederal Medical Centre · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe advent of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) is associated with improved clinical and laboratory outcomes resulting in prolonged life and well-being of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV). However, the needs for life-long therapy, medications' side effects and stigma have raised concerns about their quality of life (QOL). This study assessed the determinants of Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among HIV-positive patients at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study of 353 HIV-positive adults on HAART attending the HIV clinic of ABUTH, Zaria. The participants were recruited into the study using a systematic sampling technique. Data on socio-demographics, medical parameters, QOL and family functionality were collected using structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. The World Health Organization (WHO) Quality of Life HIV short form instrument (WHOQOL-HIV BREF) item and Family APGAR tool were respectively used in assessing the QOL and family functionality of the participants. We performed univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis.

resultsMean age was 39.1(±10.9) years, 239 (67.7%) were females, 208 (58.9%) were Hausa-Fulani, 240 (68.2%) married and up to 210 (59.4%) had at least a secondary education. The overall mean scores on the scale of 4-20 for HRQOL were similar in three domains: environment domain 14.5(±2.8); social relationship 14.4(±3.1) and level of independence 14.4(±2.5). Lower scores were recorded in spirituality/religion/personal beliefs 12.3(±4.3). Identified determinants of HRQOL were spousal HIV- positive status (AOR = 3.37; CI; 1.46-7.74) and high family function (AOR = 2.57; CI: 1.51-4.39).

conclusionHaving highly functional family and having HIV-positive partner were the major determinants of HRQOL. Routine family counselling and strengthening the HIV social-support network should be incorporated into the routine patients' care in HIV treatment centers.

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Quality of LifeAdultAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCross-Sectional StudiesDemographyFamily CharacteristicsFemaleHIVHIV InfectionsHospitals, TeachingHumansMaleMiddle AgedNigeriaSexual PartnersSocial Determinants of HealthDeterminantsHealthHIV/AIDSHIV-positiveQuality of life

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