TÌNH TRẠNG DINH DƯỠNG CỦA NGƯỜI BỆNH LAO PHỔI TẠI BỆNH VIỆN PHỔI TRUNG ƯƠNG NĂM 2023 – 2024

Abstract

Aims: To assess the nutritional status of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Respiratory Tuberculosis Department, National Lung Hospital on 135 adult patients with pulmonary tuberculosis detected for the first time. Anthropometric indicators were collected include weight, height, mid – upper arm circumference and biochemical indicators were collected include serum albumin concentration, serum protein concentration. Nutritional status was assessed by Body Mass Index and Subjective Global Assessment. Results: The prevalence of malnutrition patients according to BMI was 34,1%, according to SGA was 76,3%, according to mid – upper arm circumference was 35,6%, according to serum albumin concentration was 49,5% and according to serum protein concentration was 27,8%. According to SGA, the prevalence of patients at risk of malnutrition among the 41 - 65 year old group (81,0%) was higher than that among 18 - 40 year old group (68,6%) with p < 0.05. Conclusion: Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis are at high risk of malnutrition, it is necessary to assess malnutrition and undertake early nutritional intervention to prevent malnutrition and improve treatment outcomes.