Quality of life assessment among patients living with HIV/AIDS at a tertiary care hospital in Thailand
พรอำภา บรรจงมณี*, K Chunloy, A Tangsathapornpong, T Khawcharoenporn, Anucha Apisarnthanarak
Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University Hospital, 95 Mu 8 Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; Tel: +66 (0) 2926 9514; Fax: +66 (0) 2926 9513; E-mail: peer_tu@yahoo.com
บทคัดย่อ
HIV/AIDS remains one of the most serious public health problems in Thailand. This study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and its related factors among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 259 patients at a tertiary care hospi­tal. HRQOL was assessed using the Thai version of the Medical Outcomes Study HIV Health Survey (MOS-HIV) questionnaire. Socio-demographics and clinical status were measured using a self-administered questionnaire. Multiple linear regression models were used to explore associations between socio-demographic status, clinical status, and HRQL. Multiple linear regression analyses showed that employment status was strongly related to better overall physical and men­tal health summary scores (PHS, MHS). In addition, patients with disclosure of HIV status, aged over 50 years, and having at least a rating of good health in the nurses’ opinion were the independent positive predictive factors for overall PHS. While being on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and good compliance with ART were positive predictive factors for overall MHS. Improving and strengthening quality of life among PLWHAs are important goals for HIV/AIDS services. Regular as­sessment of HRQL can provide potential information for intervention to improve quality of life.
 
ที่มา
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine & Public Health ปี 2557, July ปีที่: 45 ฉบับที่ 4 หน้า 834-842
คำสำคัญ
Thailand, Health-related quality of life, MOS-HIV questionnaire, people living with HIV/AIDS