PHS71 Health Related Quality of Life of HIV Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangalore

Abstract

MLHFQ global score, physical and emotional dimensions we conducted three models, one for each MLHFQ dimension. RESULTS: The mean (SD) age of patients was 76.8 (10.7), and there were a 57.6% of men. At one year we observed 114 deaths (20.5%). Charlson index was divided into three categories, 0-1 (27.9%), 2-3 (38.8%) and greater than 3 (33.3%). The three multivariate models showed that both the total score and MLHFQ subscales, physical and emotional, were significantly associated with the likelihood of 1-year mortality, with an OR (IC95%) of 1.02 (1.01–1.03), 1.05 (1.02–1.08), and 1.04 (1–1.08), respectively. Further, all the adjustment variables resulted significant in the models, showing a higher risk of mortality as the Charlson index category and age increased, and within men. CONCLUSIONS: HRQoL as measured by MLHFQ can be considered as an independent predictor of mortality at 1-year.