HIV treatment satisfaction: HIVTSQ-12 factor analysis and associated factors in Türkiye

Abstract Background Despite global efforts, HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge, with Türkiye witnessing a consistent rise in annual diagnoses. Patient satisfaction with antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for treatment adherence and effectiveness. This study examines treatmen...

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Main Authors: Ilkay Akbulut, Zeynep Sedef Varol, Ilker Ödemiş, Emel Eroğul, Sabri Atalay, Ayşe Deniz Gökengin
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Published: BMC 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10251-0
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author Ilkay Akbulut
Zeynep Sedef Varol
Ilker Ödemiş
Emel Eroğul
Sabri Atalay
Ayşe Deniz Gökengin
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Ilker Ödemiş
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description Abstract Background Despite global efforts, HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge, with Türkiye witnessing a consistent rise in annual diagnoses. Patient satisfaction with antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for treatment adherence and effectiveness. This study examines treatment satisfaction levels among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Türkiye and identifies associated factors. Materials and methods A cross-sectional prospective cohort study was conducted at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Türkiye, involving 238-PLWH receiving ART. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using the HIV Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (HIVTSQ-12) and demographic/clinical forms. Confirmatory Factor Analysis and descriptive statistics were employed for data analysis. Results Participants exhibited high overall treatment satisfaction, with significant associations between satisfaction levels and socio-demographic/clinical factors. Individuals with lower education levels, no substance use, minimal alcohol consumption, and suppressed viral loads reported higher satisfaction scores. Conclusion This study highlights the potential for personalizing HIV treatment strategies based on socio-demographic and clinical factors. Findings emphasize the need to promote healthy lifestyles, enhance health literacy, and implement anti-addiction programs to improve treatment adherence and satisfaction among PLWH. Based on the findings, there is a need to develop strategies aimed at improving treatment satisfaction and outcomes in HIV management.
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spelling doaj-art-521c48aa739f4c97bf735d5345063c3a2024-12-01T12:11:48ZengBMCBMC Infectious Diseases1471-23342024-11-012411810.1186/s12879-024-10251-0HIV treatment satisfaction: HIVTSQ-12 factor analysis and associated factors in TürkiyeIlkay Akbulut0Zeynep Sedef Varol1Ilker Ödemiş2Emel Eroğul3Sabri Atalay4Ayşe Deniz Gökengin5Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül UniversityDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Health Sciences University Tepecik Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Ege University HospitalsAbstract Background Despite global efforts, HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge, with Türkiye witnessing a consistent rise in annual diagnoses. Patient satisfaction with antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for treatment adherence and effectiveness. This study examines treatment satisfaction levels among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Türkiye and identifies associated factors. Materials and methods A cross-sectional prospective cohort study was conducted at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Türkiye, involving 238-PLWH receiving ART. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using the HIV Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (HIVTSQ-12) and demographic/clinical forms. Confirmatory Factor Analysis and descriptive statistics were employed for data analysis. Results Participants exhibited high overall treatment satisfaction, with significant associations between satisfaction levels and socio-demographic/clinical factors. Individuals with lower education levels, no substance use, minimal alcohol consumption, and suppressed viral loads reported higher satisfaction scores. Conclusion This study highlights the potential for personalizing HIV treatment strategies based on socio-demographic and clinical factors. Findings emphasize the need to promote healthy lifestyles, enhance health literacy, and implement anti-addiction programs to improve treatment adherence and satisfaction among PLWH. Based on the findings, there is a need to develop strategies aimed at improving treatment satisfaction and outcomes in HIV management.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10251-0Patient satisfactionAntiretroviral therapyHIVTreatment adherenceHealth literacy
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Zeynep Sedef Varol
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Emel Eroğul
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Ayşe Deniz Gökengin
HIV treatment satisfaction: HIVTSQ-12 factor analysis and associated factors in Türkiye
BMC Infectious Diseases
Patient satisfaction
Antiretroviral therapy
HIV
Treatment adherence
Health literacy
title HIV treatment satisfaction: HIVTSQ-12 factor analysis and associated factors in Türkiye
title_full HIV treatment satisfaction: HIVTSQ-12 factor analysis and associated factors in Türkiye
title_fullStr HIV treatment satisfaction: HIVTSQ-12 factor analysis and associated factors in Türkiye
title_full_unstemmed HIV treatment satisfaction: HIVTSQ-12 factor analysis and associated factors in Türkiye
title_short HIV treatment satisfaction: HIVTSQ-12 factor analysis and associated factors in Türkiye
title_sort hiv treatment satisfaction hivtsq 12 factor analysis and associated factors in turkiye
topic Patient satisfaction
Antiretroviral therapy
HIV
Treatment adherence
Health literacy
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10251-0
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