scholarly journals Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Its Associated Factors among People Living with HIV Attending Public Hospitals of Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia, 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Eba Abdisa ◽  
Tizita Tolesa ◽  
Muktar Abadiga
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Sleeping Problems ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Western Ethiopia ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background. Depressive symptoms are the most common mental illness among people living with HIV/AIDS. Depressive symptoms impact negatively on the course of HIV infection and can lead to suicide and increased risk of mortality when it is a severe form. Although depressive symptoms are common among HIV/AIDS patients, only a few studies have been conducted in Ethiopia and no study, particularly at Nekemte town public hospitals. Therefore, this study was aimed at assessing the prevalence and risk factors for depressive symptoms among people living with HIV/AIDS attending Nekemte town public hospitals, Western Ethiopia. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted on 425 HIV/AIDS patients at Nekemte town public hospitals, from March 30 to May 30, 2019. Data were collected through interviews and patient document reviews. The nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to collect information concerning depressive symptoms and was defined by a PHQ-9 score ≥ 5 . HIV stigma and discrimination scales were used to measure stigma. Social support was described by a sum score of the Oslo3 social support scale (OSS-3). The collected data was entered into EpiData Windows version 4.1 and then exported to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Windows version 24.0 for analysis. All variables found to be significant at the bivariable level ( p value < 0.25) were entered into a multivariable logistic regression model. p values of <0.05 and 95% confidence level were used to determine statistical significance. Results. Out of the total of 384 study participants who participated in the study, 165 (42.96%) had depressive symptoms. Self-reported sleeping problems ( AOR = 7.04 , 95% CI: 3.23, 15.33), CD4 level of <200 ( AOR = 5.45 , 95% CI: 2.06, 14.42), poor social support ( AOR = 2.79 , 95% CI: 1.17, 6.67), and perceived stigma ( AOR = 9.11 , 95% CI: 1.17, 17.33) were significantly associated with depressive symptoms among HIV/AIDS patients at Nekemte town public hospitals. Conclusion. The level of depressive symptoms among HIV/AIDS patients in this study was high. Self-reported sleeping problems, CD4 level, social support, and perceived stigma were found to be significantly associated with depressive symptoms among HIV patients. Health care professionals should have to strengthen the linkage of mental health with antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic to early detect and treat depressive symptoms.

Perceived stigma, medical social support and quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS in Hunan, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohua Wu ◽  
Jia Chen ◽  
Huigen Huang ◽  
Ziping Liu ◽  
Xianhong Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Food Insecurity among People Living with HIV/AIDS on ART Follower at Public Hospitals of Western Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Adugna Oluma ◽  
Muktar Abadiga ◽  
Getu Mosisa ◽  
Werku Etafa ◽  
Ginenus Fekadu
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Western Ethiopia ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background. Food insecurity and HIV/AIDS are intertwined in a vicious cycle through nutritional, mental health, and behavioral pathways. Food insecurity is a potentially important barrier to the success of antiretroviral treatment, increased hospitalizations, and higher morbidity among HIV-infected individuals in resource-poor settings particularly in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of food insecurity among people living with HIV/AIDS on follow up at public hospitals of western Ethiopia. Methods. An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted on a sample of 428 among people living with HIV/AIDS on follow up at public hospitals of western Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling technique was used to include all participants. Data was collected using interviewer-administered structured questionnaires. The data were entered into Epi data version 3.1 and then exported into Statistical Package for the Social Sciences window version 21 for analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed. Bivariable logistic and multivariable logistic analyses were used with AOR at CI 95% and p<0.05 were used. Result. The finding of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents 221(53.1%) were female. The mean age of the respondents was 32.92±7.304 years and 197 (47.4%) of the study participants were between 30 to 39 years’ age group. The level of food insecurity among PLWHA receiving ART therapy was 68.8% which was partitioned as mild (23.32%), moderate (29.09%), and severe (16.35%) food in secured. Being single [AOR=3.5071.377,8.934], illiterate [AOR=5.2341.747,15.686], cigarette smoking [AOR=3.5772.104,6.081], presence of anemia (AOR=2.6501.563,4.493], and inadequate dietary diversity [AOR=2.8701.088,7.569] were predictors of food insecurity. Conclusion. The prevalence of food insecurity was high. Educational status, marital status, cigarette smoking, presence of anemia, opportunistic infection, and inadequate dietary diversity were the major significant factors affecting food insecurity. We recommended a national health policy maker to integrate food and nutrition interventions as part of a package of care, treatment, and support services for people living with HIV and ART follower patients.

scholarly journals Gender differences in perceived stigma and hope in people living with HIV / AIDS: an exploratory study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 487
Author(s):  
Prachi Chivate ◽  
Maithili Umate ◽  
Swateja Nimkar ◽  
Avinash De Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Stigma is a major hurdle in overcoming the HIV epidemic and affects almost all people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). In India, though majority of PLWHA are men, gender gap is narrowing with rates of infection increasing in women, most commonly due to transmission from their partners. Gender inequality in social and economic context leads women to vulnerability. The purpose of this study was to assess gender differences in the perceived stigma and hope in PLWHA, and to study the correlation of perceived stigma with hope and age in this population.Methods: The sample was 68 HIV patients attending HAART clinic of a tertiary government hospital. Patients were assessed using Barbara Berger stigma scale and Herth hope index, and their scores were subjected to inferential statistical methods such as t-tests and correlation analysis.Results: Although there are no gender differences in perceived stigma, there is an inverse relationship of many components of perceived stigma with hope in women. It was also found that women members of PLWHA group feel significantly less hopeful than men. Age was noted to have an inverse relationship with perceived stigma in men.Conclusions: Greater attention is warranted to this growing proportion of HIV positive women in health policies and to alleviate their suffering which is multiplied as being socially disadvantaged due to their gender. This study highlights the need of special attention to women with HIV in health settings. Further research is needed to understand the relation of social support and depression with perceived social support.

Social Support and Quality of Life Among People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2110300
Author(s):  
Charles MS. Birore ◽  
Liyun Wu ◽  
Tina Abrefa-Gyan ◽  
Marilyn W. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Utilization of antiretroviral therapies (ART) prolongs life and heightens ability to engage in productive activities among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This study implemented a 6-week long Social Care Intervention (SCI) Program in Ghana and identified protective factors associated with Quality of Life (QoL) among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). We discovered that SCI model in the form of social support associated positively with differences in the QoL among PLWHA. Logistic regression revealed that social support, especially affectionate support, was positively associated with a higher level of QoL. People who were older and healthier tended to have higher levels of QoL compared with their counterparts who were younger and sicker. These findings suggest that building social support system can serve as an empowerment approach to promote quality of life among PLWHA in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where resources are limited.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG NURSES TOWARDS HIV/ AIDS PATIENTS IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, AMROHA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atul Agrawal ◽  
Ankita Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
High Level ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has become one of the most serious challenges to public health due to its high morbidity, mortality and economic impacts. Good Knowledge, positive attitudes and practices are important aspects of providing nursing care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Aim: This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses working with HIV/AIDS patients. Methods: This study was descriptive, performed on 200 nurses working with HIV/AIDS patients at a tertiary care Hospital, Amroha. Data was collected using pretested, validated, self administered questionnaire consisting of knowledge, attitude and practice based questions related to HIV/Aids and infected patients along with demographic variables of nursing staff under study.  Results: The result of this study showed that majority of nurses (81%) working with HIV/AIDS patients possess adequate level of knowledge. Most of the nurses under study showed high level of empathic attitude toward people living with HIV/AIDS (above 80%) but at the same time high level of avoidance was observed among some nurses. Practice of nurses working with HIV/AIDS patients was found good. Conclusions: There was satisfactory knowledge, positive attitudes and good practice level among nurses under study. Recommendations: Training should focus on Preventive methods and modes of HIV transmission, care and support of all patients no matter what the disease, emphasizing confidentiality as a patient right that should not be ignored and should train nurses and monitor nursing skills. Keywords: Public health, Nurses, HIV, Knowledge, Attitude, Practices

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Perceived Stigma Among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Nattabi ◽  
Jianghong Li ◽  
Sandra C. Thompson ◽  
Christopher G. Orach ◽  
Jaya Earnest
Keyword(s):  
Northern Uganda ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids
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