title: Pattern and determinants of morbidity among people living with HIV/AIDS in North Central Nigeria.
abstract: The study investigated the nature of self-reported morbidity and determinants of health status among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in North Central Nigeria. A multi-stage cluster sampling method was used to select 1,056 adult PLWHA from 60 community-based support groups as respondents to a structured questionnaire. Based on health production function, health status was specified as a function of individual/household characteristics, health-related behaviours and genetic endowment. Descriptive statistics showed that more than half (52.8%, n=558) of the PLWHA reported illness in the last four weeks. The poor, widows and divorcees, and those living in rural areas reported illness more than their non-poor, married and urban counterparts. Logistic regression results indicated that self reported mobility was associated with rural residence (p=.005), greater use of condom (p=.013), and lower CD4 count (p=.007). Programs to promote positive living and access to health care services among PLWHA in Nigeria, especially in rural areas, are recommended.
authors: Economics Department of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors: Adeniyi
authors: A
authors: Olaleye
authors: F O
authors: FO
authors: Ogwumike
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D017533:Marital Status / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D011203:Poverty / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015995:Prevalence; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D055815:Young Adult