Evaluating the Influence of Parental HIV Status on Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents in Lagos State, Nigeria
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Grants Unit/Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT:
The study aimed to explore how parental HIV status relates to demographic and health factors, and its impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents. Data from participants with single parent HIV positive and both parents HIV positive were analyzed, focusing on age, primary caregiver, parental status, education level, religion, CD4 cell count, and HRQoL scores. Participants' mean ages were 13.6 and 14.2 years, respectively, with significant associations found between age and parent HIV status. Fathers were the primary caregivers for a notable proportion, and this was statistically linked to parent HIV status. Parental status (alive or deceased) also correlated significantly with parent HIV status. Educational background and religion were associated with parent HIV status, with a higher percentage having secondary school education and identifying as Christians. While CD4 cell counts below 500 were more common in participants with both parents HIV positive, the association wasn't significant. HRQoL assessment across physical, psycho-social, and absolute domains revealed significant associations with parent HIV status, indicating its impact on well-being. Most participants reported good HRQoL, significantly linked to parent HIV status. Better scores were observed in psychosocial and physical functioning domains. Logistic regression analysis showed female participants were slightly more likely to have both parents HIV positive, but not significantly. Age group and primary caregiver's gender didn't show significant correlation. Odds of having both parents alive were lower for participants with both parents HIV positive, while education level and CD4 cell counts weren't significantly associated. In conclusion, the study highlights the intricate relationship between parental HIV status, demographic, and health factors among children and adolescents. Understanding these associations can guide tailored interventions and support systems, improving the overall quality of life for affected families.
The study aimed to explore how parental HIV status relates to demographic and health factors, and its impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents. Data from participants with single parent HIV positive and both parents HIV positive were analyzed, focusing on age, primary caregiver, parental status, education level, religion, CD4 cell count, and HRQoL scores. Participants' mean ages were 13.6 and 14.2 years, respectively, with significant associations found between age and parent HIV status. Fathers were the primary caregivers for a notable proportion, and this was statistically linked to parent HIV status. Parental status (alive or deceased) also correlated significantly with parent HIV status. Educational background and religion were associated with parent HIV status, with a higher percentage having secondary school education and identifying as Christians. While CD4 cell counts below 500 were more common in participants with both parents HIV positive, the association wasn't significant. HRQoL assessment across physical, psycho-social, and absolute domains revealed significant associations with parent HIV status, indicating its impact on well-being. Most participants reported good HRQoL, significantly linked to parent HIV status. Better scores were observed in psychosocial and physical functioning domains. Logistic regression analysis showed female participants were slightly more likely to have both parents HIV positive, but not significantly. Age group and primary caregiver's gender didn't show significant correlation. Odds of having both parents alive were lower for participants with both parents HIV positive, while education level and CD4 cell counts weren't significantly associated. In conclusion, the study highlights the intricate relationship between parental HIV status, demographic, and health factors among children and adolescents. Understanding these associations can guide tailored interventions and support systems, improving the overall quality of life for affected families.
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