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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v65iCD12.1812
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Vol. 65 No. CĐ 12 - Bệnh viện Thủ Đức
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Thanh, T. N. Ái, Thảo, N. T. N., & Yến, P. T. H. (2024). 3. ANXIETY DISORDERS AMONG HIV/AIDS PATIENTS RECEIVING TREATMENT AT THU DUC CITY HOSPITAL AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 65(CĐ 12 - Bệnh viện Thủ Đức). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v65iCD12.1812

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

Tran Nguyen Ai Thanh1, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thao2, Phan Thi Hoai Yen1,2
1 Thu Duc City Hospital
2 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

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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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Anxiety Disorders, HIV, GAD-7, Thu Duc City Hospital

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