Current status of osteoporosis in HIV patients undergoing ARV treatment at Go Vap district medical center, Ho Chi Minh city in 2023 and some related factors

Abstract

As life expectancy rises, osteoporosis becomes a significant health issue for HIV-positive individuals, and determining their osteoporosis status is crucial. A descriptive cross-sectional study analyzed 422 HIV patients undergoing ARV treatment at Go Vap District Medical Center in 2023 to determine the rate and understand some factors related to osteoporosis. As a result, 9.9% of HIV patients have osteoporosis. Factors related to osteoporosis: age ≥ 45 (OR = 2.22; p = 0.005; 95%CI: 1.28 - 3.86); being a housewife (OR = 1.37; p = 0.034; 95%CI: 1.02 - 1.83); drinking alcohol (OR = 3.36; p = 0.004; 95%CI: 1.49 - 7.6); and have never heard of osteoporosis (OR = 2.38; p = 0.024; 95%CI: 1.12 - 5.26). It is necessary to strengthen education to raise awareness about osteoporosis for patients, encourage them to change healthy lifestyles, and focus on care for high-risk patients, including those who are older than 45, housewives, and those with regular habits who drink alcohol.