An evaluation of quality of life and its determinants among people living with HIV/AIDS from Southern Brazil

Passos, Susane Müller Klug; Souza, Luciano Dias de Mattos

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“…In the relation of the variable adverse effect with the categories of quality of life, the "no" category was highlighted, indicative of absence of adverse effects, which corroborates a prospective cohort study conducted in Uganda, where adverse effects had a negative influence on the treatment, especially in drug users, which had a great impact on the perception of PLHA quality of life (22) , and the adverse effects could be related to changes in the body, affecting the psychosocial well-being, the self-esteem of the people and the activities (23) . Regarding the interruption of ART, the significant results were related to the increase in the quality of life associated with adherence to the treatment, which confirms a cross-sectional study carried out in China, which, in addition to the positive relation with the use of the antiretroviral, identified that the QoL little was related to the duration of treatment, but very much to the fact that people accept and maintain adherence to it (24) .…”

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Quality of life of elderly people living with HIV/AIDS in outpatient follow-up

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Objective: To analyze factors related to the quality of life of elderly people living with HIV/AIDS. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with people aged 50 years or more in a specialized outpatient clinic. The data collection was by means of an interview. For the analysis of data and characterization of the sample, descriptive statistics and comparison tests were used. The project met the ethical requirements. Results: Participants were 81 users aged 50 to 75 years, mean age was 57.8 (± 6.1) years, 71.6% of whom were men. There was a statistically signifi cant relationship with the quality of life, the following variables: gender, children, occupation, religion, diagnosis time, HIV exposure, adverse effects, treatment interruption, viral load counts, hospitalization, dependence for daily activities and use of drugs. Conclusion: The results suggest that the quality of life defi cit is related not only to physical changes, but to the anguish and stigma related to HIV/AIDS. Descriptors: Acquired Immunodefi ciency Syndrome; HIV; HIV Seropositivity; Quality of Life; HIV Infections. RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os fatores relacionados com a qualidade de vida de idosos vivendo com HIV/aids. Método: Estudo transversal realizado com pessoas de idade igual ou superior a 50 anos em um ambulatório especializado. A coleta de dados foi por meio de entrevista. Para a análise dos dados e caracterização da amostra, utilizou-se da estatística descritiva e testes de comparação. O projeto atendeu às exigências éticas. Resultados: Participaram 81 usuários de 50 a 75 anos, cuja média foi 57,8 (±6,1) anos, sendo 71,6% homens. Houve relação estatisticamente signifi cante com a qualidade de vida, as seguintes variáveis: sexo, fi lhos, ocupação, religião, tempo de diagnóstico, exposição ao HIV, efeitos adversos, interrupção do tratamento, contagem de carga viral, internação, dependência para atividades diárias e uso de drogas. Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que o défi cit de qualidade de vida não está ligado apenas às mudanças físicas, mas às angustias e ao estigma relacionado ao HIV/aids. Descritores: Síndrome de Imunodefi ciência Adquirida; HIV; Soropositividade para HIV; Qualidade de Vida; Infecções por HIV. RESUMENObjetivo: Analizar los factores relacionados con la calidad de vida de ancianos que viven con VIH/SIDA. Método: Estudio transversal realizado con personas de edad igual o superior a 50 años en un ambulatorio especializado. La recolección de datos fue por medio de entrevista. Para el análisis de los datos y caracterización de la muestra, se utilizó la estadística descriptiva

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“…(18) The Physical domain evaluates the pain, discomfort, energy, fatigue, sleep, and rest of PLWHA, while the Social Relations domain evaluates the personal relationships, social support, sexual activity, and social inclusion of these individuals. (14) This finding reaffirms the already known negative impacts of the harmful use of alcohol on the physical, social, and cognitive domains. (27) When social networks of support and family involvement are present, there is a reduction in the stigma and prejudice imposed by the disease, and the consequent improvement of PLWHA quality of life.…”

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confidence: 72%

“…(3) The questionnaire for evaluating adherence to antiretroviral treatment (CEAT-VIH), validated in Brazil, (10) (11,12) Scores between 4 and 9.9 represent lower perception of Quality of Life; from 10 to 14.9, intermediate perception; and from 15 to 20, higher perception. (13,14) Descriptive statistics (simple frequency, central tendency measures) and dispersion measures (standard deviation, minimum, and maximum) were used for analysis of the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and description of AUDIT, QoL, and CEAT-VIH scores. All correlations performed used Spearman's correlation coefficient.…”

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Efeito do álcool em pessoas com HIV: tratamento e qualidade de vida

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Objective: To evaluate the influence of alcohol on adherence to antiretroviral therapy, and quality of life, of HIV-infected individuals. Methods: A cross-sectional study investigated 114 people with HIV using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT), a Questionnaire to Assess the Compliance to Antiretroviral Treatment (CEAT-VIH), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument -HIV Bref (WHOQOL-HIV Bref). Results: Adequate adherence to therapy (63.2%) and low alcohol consumption (89.4%) were observed. There was a significant association between the harmful use of alcohol and the past history of use of this substance (p=0.03). The Physical (p=0.01) and Social Relations (p=0.01) domains of quality of life were affected by at-risk alcohol consumption. Conclusion: Low alcohol use did not have negative repercussions on adherence to antiretroviral therapy; however, the harmful use of alcohol altered domains of quality of life. ResumoObjetivo: Avaliar a influência do álcool na adesão à terapia antirretroviral e qualidade de vida de pessoas com HIV. Métodos: Estudo transversal investigou 114 pessoas com HIV utilizando o Teste de Identificação de Problemas Relacionados ao Uso do Álcool (AUDIT), Questionário Para Avaliação da Adesão ao Tratamento Antirretroviral (CEAT-VIH) e Instrumento World Health Organization Qualityof Life Instrument -HIV Bref (WHOQOL-HIV Bref).Resultados: Observou-se adesão adequada à terapia (63,2%) e consumo de baixo risco de álcool (89,4%). Houve associação significativa entre o uso nocivo do álcool e o histórico prévio de uso dessa substância (p=0,03). Os domínios Físico (p=0,01) e de Relações Sociais (p=0,01) da qualidade de vida foram afetados pelo consumo de risco do álcool. Conclusão: O baixo uso do álcool não trouxe repercussões negativas sobre a adesão à terapia antirretroviral, porém, o uso nocivo do álcool alterou domínios da qualidade de vida.

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“…These results may be justified, since due to their own experience of life, older people are less anxious about future events, including death and dying, and thus they suffer less impact from the chronic disease in their intimacy and QoL (28) . Still, although this study was not specifically performed with patients under PC, it is known that AIDS is a PC-eligible disease and has significant repercussion in young adults (2) .…”

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Interface between social support, quality of life and depression in users eligible for palliative care

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Objective: Analyzing the relationship between social support, quality of life and depression in patients eligible for palliative care at Primary Health Care of a municipality in the interior of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Method: A correlational cross-sectional study carried out with patients treated in six primary health care units. Data were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis, tests for differences between averages and medians, and correlation tests. The significance level was 0.05. Results: The sample consisted of 115 participants, and it was identified that the higher the social support, the better the global quality of life (p<0.001) and functional quality of life (p=0.035); the greater the presence of physical symptoms, the lower the level of social support (p=0.012) and the higher the level of depression (p<0.001); the higher the symptoms of depression, the worse the global quality of life (p<0.001), functional quality of life (p<0.001) and the lower the levels of social support (p<0.001). Conclusion: Levels of quality of life, social support and depression of patients eligible for palliative care are influenced by socioeconomic factors such as marital status, gender, age, income, education and presence of a caregiver.

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An evaluation of quality of life and its determinants among people living with HIV/AIDS from Southern Brazil

Abstract: Uma avaliação da qualidade de vida e seus determinantes nas pessoas vivendo com HIV/AIDS no Sul do Brasil Evaluación de la calidad de vida y sus determinantes en las personas que viven con VIH/SIDA en el sur de Brasil

Cited by 68 publications

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Quality of life of elderly people living with HIV/AIDS in outpatient follow-up

Quality of life of elderly people living with HIV/AIDS in outpatient follow-up

Efeito do álcool em pessoas com HIV: tratamento e qualidade de vida

Interface between social support, quality of life and depression in users eligible for palliative care

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