Study on quality of life and its impact on antiviral treatment among newly confirmed HIV/AIDS patients in Futian district of Shenzhen from 2020-2021
Objective To investigate the quality of life and its impact on antiviral treatment among newly confirmed HIV/AIDS pa-tients in Futian district,Shenzhen,so as to provide scientific evidence for improving patients'quality of life and treatment compli-ance.Methods In total,286 newly confirmed HIV/AIDS patients from 2020 to 2021 in Futian district,Shenzhen were investigated by using self-designed general population questionnaire,AIDS related questionnaire and WHO AIDS Quality of Life Short Form,and the treatment status was followed up one year after confirmation.Results Of the 286 newly confirmed HIV/AIDS patients,the majority were young(75.52％),unmarried(79.72％),junior college and above(60.84％),in the incubation period of HIV(72.38％),and homosexual sexually transmitted people(72.03％).The scores of life quality assessment in the fields of physiology(13.46± 2.95),independence(14.59±2.58),and social relations(13.48±2.42)were lower than the national norm(P＜0.05).Sex,stage of infection,and CD4 count level were the factors impacting on the quality of life among newly confirmed HIV/AIDS patients.At the time of confirmation,the HIV/AIDS patients with lower scores in the physiological field of quality of life(12.89±2.94),higher scores in the psychological(15.08±2.75),social relations(14.05±2.43),and environmental(14.60±2.61)fields had better adher-ence to antiviral treatment.Conclusions Newly confirmed HIV/AIDS patients in Futian district,Shenzhen have lower scores in the fields of physiology,independence,and social relations in terms of quality of life,which are influenced by multiple factors.Moreover,the quality of life has a certain impact on patients'compliance with antiviral treatment.Therefore,it is advised that the early intervention is necessary to improve patient quality of life and adherence to antiviral treatment.
AIDS patientsQuality of lifeNewly confirmed infectionAntiviral treatment
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