Evaluation of the roles of HIV co-infection and socio-demographic factors as determinants of Quality of Life among Nigerians with Tuberculosis

Authors

  • Peter J Olagunju Department of Community Health and Primary care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos
  • Olukemi O Odukoya Department of Community Health and Primary care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos
  • Andrew T Olagunju Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Mobolanle R Balogun Department of Community Health and Primary care, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i1.35274

Keywords:

Africans, HIV co-infection, Quality of Life, Tuberculosis

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis [TB] remains a major global public health problem, and particularly in resource-restricted settings with disproportionately high burden. This study is aimed at assessing quality of life [QoL] and the roles of HIV co-infection along with socio-demographic factors on QoL among subjects with TB.

Methodology: This is a multi-center cross-sectional study among 440 participants recruited by multi-stage sampling technique across 40 Directly Observed Treatment Short-course [DOTS] centres. Interviews were done using designed questionnaire to collect information on socio-demographic and clinical details of respondents. Subsequently, the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF [WHOQOL-BREF] questionnaire was used to evaluate QoL.

Results: Most (61.1%) of the participants was aged between 21 and 40 years, 61.6% were married and 74.5% had a paid job. Majority of the subjects reported fair QoL across all domains. Employment status and monthly income were significantly associated with participants overall QoL and their satisfaction with health (p<0.05). Also, age, gender, marital status, ethnicity and educational status were significantly associated with the social domain of QoL. The HIV co-infection was found to be significantly associated with the physical aspect of their QoL (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Optimal treatment of HIV co-infection and incorporation of psychosocial medicine into TB management are indicated for improved QoL. Similarly, routine assessment of QoL is desirable.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(1) 2018 p.21-29

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2018-01-11

How to Cite

Olagunju, P. J., Odukoya, O. O., Olagunju, A. T., & Balogun, M. R. (2018). Evaluation of the roles of HIV co-infection and socio-demographic factors as determinants of Quality of Life among Nigerians with Tuberculosis. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 17(1), 21–29. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i1.35274

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2018)

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