Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of opportunistic infections in advanced HIV disease patients among men who have sex with men in Vietnam: A prospective cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Opportunistic infections (OIs) in patients with advanced HIV disease remain a serious health issue, particularly in low-and middle-income countries.

Objectives

This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics and factors associated with mortality among hospitalized advanced HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM).

Methods

A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh City between March and June 2023. Data was collected through interviews and medical record reviews. A multivariate logistic regression model was employed to assess factors associated with hospitalization outcomes, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.

Results

The study included 121 participants, with 61.3% age

SUBMITTER: Vo LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863644 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature