Articles Vol. 65 No. CĐ 12 - Bệnh viện Thủ Đức 12/12/2024

3. ANXIETY DISORDERS AMONG HIV/AIDS PATIENTS RECEIVING TREATMENT AT THU DUC CITY HOSPITAL AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS

Tran Nguyen Ai Thanh1,2, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thao3,4, Phan Thi Hoai Yen1,2,3,4
1 Thu Duc City Hospital
2 Bệnh viện Thành phố Thủ Đức
3 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
4 Đại học Y Dược Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Corresponding author: aithanh.trannguyenbvtd@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v65iCD12.1812
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Anxiety Disorders HIV GAD-7 Thu Duc City Hospital
Abstract

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of anxiety disorders and associated factors among HIV patients receiving treatment at Thu Duc City Hospital.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 369 HIV patients receiving treatment at Thu Duc City Hospital from March to May 2024. A convenient sampling technique, using a prepared questionnaire including the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). The chi-square test (or Fisher's exact test) and PR were used to determine associations.

Results: The prevalence of anxiety disorders in HIV patients was 29,3%. Statistically significant factors related to anxiety disorders included the time since diagnosis, economic status and side effects.

Conclusion: Mental health in HIV patients receiving treatment needs more attention, especially in groups with a short time since diagnosis, economic difficulties, and side effects.

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