Oral health status of people living with HIV/AIDS attending a specialized service in Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 176-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriella Barreto Soares ◽  
Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Suzely Adas Saliba Moimaz ◽  
Artênio José Ísper Garbin
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Specialized Service ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Weight and height of people living with HIV/AIDS attended by the Brazilian National Health System

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 622-632
Author(s):  
Katia Cristina Bassichetto ◽  
Denise Pimentel Bergamaschi ◽  
Deivis Elton Schlickmann Frainer ◽  
Vania Regina Salles Garcia ◽  
Edina Aparecida Tramarin Trovões
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health System ◽  
National Health ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Reference Population ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

The nutritional status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is related to morbidity and mortality and its monitoring is important in the maintenance of the health status. This is a cross-sectional study carried out in Brazilian National Health System in the Municipality of São Paulo. It describes anthropometrical characteristics: weight and height; indices of weight for height (W/H), height for age (H/A), body mass index for age (BMI/A) and Z score for height and weight. The study includes 772 participants from all ages: children, adolescents, adults and elderly. The graphical analysis shows that in under-5s and in the 5 to 19 years old group, the W/H, the H/A and the BMI/A curves are similar to the reference population with an exception in the H/A for 5 to 19 years old group which is left-shifted (mean Z = -0.66). In the case of adults, graphics for the study population show median weight apparently lower than in the reference population for most age groups in the case of men, and when age is greater in women. The proportion of people over 20 years old with AIDS on anti-retroviral therapy is lower when coinfection is present (p < 0.001). The findings of the study showed that, for children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS, the average weight and height are lower than the values for non infected population. For adults and elderly, the weight average is lower than the reference population with a worsening among coinfected patients. This underscores the need to direct more effort in nutritional actions thus helping enhance the health status of this group.

scholarly journals Dental Caries in Association With Viral Load in Children Living With HIV in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimiyo Kikuchi ◽  
Junko Yasuoka ◽  
Sovannary Tuot ◽  
Sumiyo Okawa ◽  
Sokunthea Yem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Viral Load ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Undetectable Viral Load ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Detectable Viral Load ◽  
Phnom Penh ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background: Oral health status is known to be associated with overall health among people living with HIV. However, it is unclear whether dental caries is associated with viral load among this population. In particular, dental caries among children living with HIV needs to be better understood, as this can affect their overall health and well-being in future. This study assessed the association between dental caries and viral load among children living with HIV in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Paediatric Hospital as a baseline survey of a randomized controlled trial. The study population included children living with HIV aged 3–15 years and their primary caregivers. We collected data on the children’s oral health status by oral examination and the latest HIV viral load data stored in the patients’ information system of the hospital. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess association between dental caries and viral load. The cut-off point of undetectable viral load was set at <40 copies/mL. Results: Data from 328 children were included in the analyses. Moreover, 68.3% had an undetectable viral load. The mean number of permanent or deciduous teeth with caries was 7.7 (standard deviation [SD], 5.0). In the regression analysis, dental caries in permanent or deciduous teeth were positively associated with detectable viral load (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.07, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01, 1.14). Having received antiretroviral therapy ≥1 year and self-reported excellent adherence to the antiretroviral drug were also negatively associated with detectable viral load. Among children with detectable levels of viral load, dental caries in permanent or deciduous teeth were also positively associated with non-suppression of viral load (>1000 copies/mL) (AOR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.03, 1.23). Conclusions: Dental caries was associated with viral load status detection among children living with HIV. This finding suggests that oral health status may affect the immune status of the children. Oral health of children living with HIV should be strengthened, and further research is needed to clarify the causal relationship between viral load and oral health status.

scholarly journals Dental caries in association with viral load in children living with HIV in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimiyo Kikuchi ◽  
Junko Yasuoka ◽  
Sovannary Tuot ◽  
Sumiyo Okawa ◽  
Sokunthea Yem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Viral Load ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Undetectable Viral Load ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Detectable Viral Load ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background: Oral health status is known to be associated with overall health among people living with HIV. However, it is unclear whether dental caries is associated with viral load among this population. In particular, dental caries among children living with HIV needs to be better understood, as this can affect their overall health and future well-being. This study assessed the association between dental caries and viral load among children living with HIV in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Paediatric Hospital as a baseline survey of a randomized controlled trial. The study population included children living with HIV aged 3–15 years and their primary caregivers. We collected data on the children’s oral health status by oral examination and the latest HIV viral load data stored in the patients’ information system at the hospital. We also conducted a questionnaire-based interview of the children and their primary caregivers. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the association between dental caries and viral load. The cut-off point for undetectable viral load was set at <40 copies/mL.Results: Data from 328 children were included in the analysis; 68.3% had an undetectable viral load. The mean number of permanent or deciduous teeth with caries was 7.7 (standard deviation, 5.0). In the regression analysis, dental caries in permanent or deciduous teeth was positively associated with detectable viral load (adjusted odds ratio: 1.07, 95% confidence interval: 1.01–1.14). Conversely, antiretroviral therapy of ≥1 year and self-reported better adherence to antiretroviral drugs were negatively associated with detectable viral load. Among children with detectable viral load, dental caries in permanent or deciduous teeth was also positively associated with non-suppression of viral load (>1000 copies/mL) (adjusted odds ratio: 1.12, 95% confidence interval: 1.03–1.23).Conclusions: Dental caries was associated with viral load status detection among children living with HIV. This finding suggests that oral health status may affect the immune status of children. The oral health of children living with HIV should be strengthened, and further research is needed to clarify the causal relationship between viral load and oral health status.

scholarly journals Health, Nutrition and Treatment Compliance of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) at the Liberian Government Hospital in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-59
Author(s):  
Arthureen Tina Nessian ◽  
Leila S. Africa ◽  
Jaidee P. Agne ◽  
Kristine V. Montecillo
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Government Hospital ◽  
Acute Hiv Infection ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Aims: To assess the nutritional and health status, and compliance with treatment and health services of adult people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) attending Liberian Government Hospital (LGH). Study Design:  Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: LGH, Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, 2018 Methodology: The survey was conducted among 90 adults PLWHA. Results: The majority had acute HIV infection, and tuberculosis and herpes zoster were the most contracted opportunistic infections. Although the majority had normal nutritional status, malnutrition was still observed especially among the women. Most had poor diet diversity and claimed to have faced challenges, mainly monetary concerns, while some experienced other traumatic events. A few also showed indications of self-harm. Moreover, they generally have a good health condition and medication adherence and demonstrated substantial knowledge about the disease and its treatment. Compliance was found to be associated with the health status of the participants, but not with their nutrition status, socio-economic and other characteristics. Conclusion: The results provide an insight into the nutritional status and compliance of the adult PLWHA in Liberia. It is hoped that this study would be useful in crafting and enhancing existing intervention programs and policies promoting the better quality of life of adult PLWHA in the country.

scholarly journals Factors influencing quality of life (QOL) amongst elderly caregivers of people living with HIV/AIDS in Phayao province, Thailand: a cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Pitakpong Punta ◽  
Ratana Somrongthong ◽  
Ramesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids ◽  
Taking Care

Background: There are many impacts on quality of life among elderly people living with HIV patients. This study aimed to assess factors influencing quality of life among elderly people living with HIV/AIDS in a northern province of Thailand. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Phayao province, Thailand. A systematic sampling technique was employed to select study participants. 152 elderly participants aged 60 years and older with a family member living with HIV/AIDS were recruited to the study. They were interviewed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Older Adults Module (WHOQOL-OLD) questionnaire. Stepwise multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the factors influencing quality of life among elderly people affected by family member living with HIV/AIDS. Results: The results of the study showed the mean age of elderly participants was 67.20 + 52 years, most of which were female (97 persons, 63.8%). The mean time taking care of HIV/AIDS patients was 6.61+ 4.96 years. In term of health status among the elderly participants, the majority did not have chronic diseases (61.4%), amongst those with chronic diseases (38.6%), hypertension and diabetes were the most common. The average quality of life score was at a fair level.  The time taking care of HIV/AIDS patients and health status were significant predictors of quality of life among participants 8.1 % (R2=.081; p < .05). Conclusion: In order to improve quality of life among elderly caregivers to family member living with HIV/AIDS, time taking care of HIV/AIDS patients and health status should be focused on, amongst other factors. Help and support from the government, community, health organizations, academic research, and family members can help improve quality of life amongst the elderly.

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