Understanding Advanced Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease (AHD) Risks Factors and Socio-economic Indicators Influencing It: A Case Study of Low-resource Health System
Author:
Ayodeji Oluwaseun Faremi*, Akinwale John Faniyi, Tolulope Adaran, Twidee Chakraborty, Saheed Usman, Samson Abayomi Afolabi, Muh’d Saheed Abd-Rouf, Abeeb Babatunde Jamiu, Amusan Joy Stephen, Adedotun Afeez Aderanti, Monehin Oluwatosin Anthony, Julianah I. Dada, Jubril A. Kareem, Olaniyan Olayinka Olaolu, Temitope Daniel Adeleke, Babatunde Olawuni, Ojokuku Hammed Olusegun, Oyerinde Wasiu Adeyemi, Bolaji Gideon Oladapo
Published Date:
2025-01-03
Keywords:
Advanced HIV Disease, socio-demographics, clinical predictors, low-resource settings, Western Nigeria.
Abstract:
Background: Advanced Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease (AHD) is an important public health issue, especially in resource-constrained settings like Western Nigeria. Understanding the socio-demographic and clinical factors influencing AHD is essential for developing targeted interventions to mitigate its impact.
Objective: To identify socio-demographic and clinical predictors of AHD in HIV-positive patients and explore their implications for disease management in a low-resource healthcare setting.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using archived clinical and laboratory data from the Public Health Laboratory, State of Osun Hospitals Management Board, Ede, Nigeria. Data included socio-demographics, clinical characteristics, CD4 counts, and viral loads of HIV-positive patients between February 2023 and March 2024. Descriptive statistics summarized key variables, and chi-squared tests analyzed associations between socio-demographic factors and AHD.
Results: The study included 110 participants, 55.5% of whom had AHD. Significant predictors of AHD included age (p=0.007), duration of illness (p=0.002), transmission route (p=0.026), daily income (p<0.001), and educational status (p=0.001). Notably, lower income (<$1 daily) and lack of formal education were strongly associated with AHD prevalence. The predominant transmission route was heterosexual contact (68.2%), and long-term illness significantly increased AHD risk.
Conclusion: Socio-economic and clinical disparities play pivotal roles in the progression to AHD in Western Nigeria. Addressing these factors through comprehensive medical, educational, and socio-economic interventions is vital for improving health outcomes among people living with HIV. Further research should explore longitudinal trends and intervention efficacy.