Early HIV diagnosis enhances quality-adjusted life expectancy of men who have sex with men living with HIV: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan
Journal
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
1
Pages
85-96
Date Issued
2024-02
Author(s)
Abstract
Whether early HIV diagnosis is beneficial for HIV patients themselves remains uncertain, given the stigma and social discrimination associated with an HIV diagnosis. This study aimed to measure the impact of early HIV diagnosis on quality-adjusted life expectancy (QALE) in comparison with late HIV diagnosis, from real-world data in Taiwan under universal access to antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Subjects
Early HIV diagnosis; Health utility; Late HIV diagnosis; Quality of life; Quality-adjusted life expectancy
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Publisher
Elsevier Ltd
Type
journal article