The benefits of care: treated HIV infection and health-related quality of life among older-aged people in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this study is to explore how HIV care affects health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among older people in Uganda.

Methods

We enrolled older-aged (≥49 years) people with HIV receiving HIV care and treatment, along with age- and sex-similar people without HIV. We measured health-related quality of life using the EQ-5D-3L scale.

Results

People with HIV (n = 298) and people without HIV (n = 302) were similar in median age (58.4 vs. 58.5 years), gender, and number of comorbidities. People with HIV had higher self-reported health status (b = 7.0; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.2-9.7), higher EQ-5D utility index (b = 0.05; 95% CI, 0.02-0.07), and were more likely to report no problems with self-care (adjusted odds rat

SUBMITTER: Quach LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10258228 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature