Prevalence and predictors of depression and oral health related quality of life among patients living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria: modifying influence of tobacco use

Introduction: tobacco use remains a global health burden, and studies in developed countries have found a significantly higher prevalence amongst persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) compared to the whole populace. PLWHA who smoke have a higher predisposition to oral, respiratory and mental health illnesses, thereby worsening their Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL). We assessed the prevalence of self-reported depression and tobacco smoking, as well as their relationship with the oral health related quality of life (OHRQOL) among PLWHA in Lagos, Nigeria.