Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among HIV/AIDS Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

Background: Determining the degree of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and associated factors in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive people is of great importance. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the HRQoL and associated factors among HIV-infected patients who were on hi...

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Published in:HIV/AIDS (Auckland) 2020-09, Vol.12, p.467
Main Authors: Ayeno, Hunduma Dinsa, Atomsa, Kume Megersa, Taye, Getu Melesie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Antiretroviral agents
Care and treatment
Highly active antiretroviral therapy
HIV
HIV patients
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Summary:Background: Determining the degree of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and associated factors in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive people is of great importance. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the HRQoL and associated factors among HIV-infected patients who were on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) at Ambo General Hospital. Methods: A study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on 296 HIV-infected patients who were on HAART at Ambo General Hospital from February 20 to May 20, 2019. Patients were recruited by a random sampling technique and a P-value
ISSN:1179-1373
1179-1373