Abstract:The study purpose was to determine the factors associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Kazakhstan. A convenience sample of 531 adult PLHIV registered at the Almaty City AIDS Center was used for this cross-sectional study. HRQoL data were collected with the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life HIV brief questionnaire, depression – with Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and clinical data were retrieved from medical records. Multivariate logistic and Tob… Show more
“…Overall, the scores for total HRQoL in our study are generally consistent with data obtained by other researchers from Iran, 41 Brazil, 42 and China. 12 , 14 The HRQoL scores for PLWHA in Jordan are to some extent lower than other countries such as Finland, 43 Kazakhstan, 44 and Ghana, 45 but higher compared to Nigeria 46 and Lebanon. 22 …”
Introduction
Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS infection can have adverse effects on the individual and may affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Numerous studies have previously assessed the HRQoL of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) globally, but not in Jordan. The aim of the current study is to examine HRQoL among PLWHA residing in Jordan and to evaluate the effect of socio-demographic and disease-related factors on HRQoL.
Methodology
An exploratory approach employing a cross-sectional design was applied. The study applied a semi-structured face-to-face interview followed by administration of self-reported questionnaire using the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life HIV brief questionnaire (WHOQOL-HIV-BREF).
Results
Results showed that unemployment, low income, non-disclosure status, single status (separated, divorced or widowed), and having comorbidities were connected with poor HRQoL.
Conclusion
PLWHA require more than just being provided with antiretroviral therapy to rebuild their lives.
“…Overall, the scores for total HRQoL in our study are generally consistent with data obtained by other researchers from Iran, 41 Brazil, 42 and China. 12 , 14 The HRQoL scores for PLWHA in Jordan are to some extent lower than other countries such as Finland, 43 Kazakhstan, 44 and Ghana, 45 but higher compared to Nigeria 46 and Lebanon. 22 …”
Introduction
Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS infection can have adverse effects on the individual and may affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Numerous studies have previously assessed the HRQoL of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) globally, but not in Jordan. The aim of the current study is to examine HRQoL among PLWHA residing in Jordan and to evaluate the effect of socio-demographic and disease-related factors on HRQoL.
Methodology
An exploratory approach employing a cross-sectional design was applied. The study applied a semi-structured face-to-face interview followed by administration of self-reported questionnaire using the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life HIV brief questionnaire (WHOQOL-HIV-BREF).
Results
Results showed that unemployment, low income, non-disclosure status, single status (separated, divorced or widowed), and having comorbidities were connected with poor HRQoL.
Conclusion
PLWHA require more than just being provided with antiretroviral therapy to rebuild their lives.
“…Se halló que la carga viral detectable, la mala adherencia al tratamiento, el tabaquismo y el tiempo de evolución de la enfermedad se relacionaron con bajos niveles de CVRS, lo cual es corroborado por la literatura consultada (7,(13)(14)(15)(16)(17); sin embargo, no se halló asociación entre los niveles de CD4 y la CVRS, similarmente a lo encontrado en otros estudios (18).…”
Section: Discussionunclassified
“…El impacto de este punto sobre el tratamiento sobre la CVRS pudo ser evaluado, identicando que la buena adherencia incide en una mejor percepción de los aspectos de Salud general, Vitalidad, Función social, Rol emocional, Evolución de la salud y Salud mental. En ello se coincide con la literatura consultada, en la cual se relaciona la adherencia al tratamiento con la supresión viral, menor riesgo de complicaciones y mejor respuesta inmune (7,(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20).…”
Section: Discussionunclassified
“…En cuanto al conteo de células CD4 y la carga viral, se han descrito algunas tendencias claras que apuntan a una mejor evaluación de la CVRS en los pacientes con mayor conteo de células (9,(13)(14)(15)(16), y una peor evaluación en aquellos con signos de inmunosupresión (17). Sin embargo, algunos estudios no han identicado asociación alguna entre la CVRS y el conteo de CD4 (18).…”
Section: Introductionunclassified
“…Por lo anterior, es de esperarse que, en los pacientes con mejor nivel de adherencia a la TARGA, se hallen mayores niveles de CVRS, dado que de este modo obtendrán mejores benecios de la terapéutica (mayores niveles de CD4, menor cantidad y severidad de síntomas, niveles bajos o indetectables de carga viral). Algunos estudios han identicado la relación mencionada (15), mientras que otros trabajos no han encontrado relación alguna (24).…”
Introducción: Desde la identificación del VIH se ha avanzado en el desarrollo de tratamientos más seguros y eficaces que aseguren la sobrevida de los sujetos afectados, siendo el reto de los profesionales sanitarios el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de estos. Objetivo: Analizar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de una muestra de pacientes con VIH de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Método: Estudio analítico, transversal y cuantitativo realizado durante los meses de enero a marzo de 2020. Participaron un total de 144 sujetos. Se administraron los cuestionarios SF-36 y Morisky-Green. Resultados: La muestra estuvo comprendida mayoritariamente por hombres, solteros, sin hijos y con estudios universitarios. El 49,30 % presentaba una buena adherencia al tratamiento. La Función física fue la dimensión mejor evaluada (92,19), mientras que la Vitalidad fue la peor percibida (61,42). El componente mental fue el más afectado. El sexo femenino, nivel de estudios primario, edad más alta, tenencia de hijos y la presencia de complicaciones se asociaron a una peor calidad de vida. Conclusiones: Se hace importante implementar acciones tendientes a mejorar la adherencia al tratamiento de los pacientes y promover estilos de vida favorecedores de la salud. Asimismo, el abordaje de los sujetos ha de ser integral, considerando las dimensiones psíquica, emocional, social y espiritual como parte de las áreas de atención. La calidad de vida debe ser un indicador de seguimiento para los profesionales sanitarios.
Family support, as an aspect of social life, is crucial for individuals, including people living with HIV (PLWH). This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of family support among PLWH in Nigeria and tested the consequences of HIV disclosure. It adopted a cross-sectional study design, using systematic random sampling to select 404 PLWH. Most respondents were female (mean age: 42.65 [12.74] years). Strong family support was prevalent at 67.6%. Family support was positively correlated with disclosure of HIV status and social quality of life, while negatively correlated with adherence and independent quality of life. Our findings support the consequences theory of HIV disclosure. It implies that family members of PLWH must provide more support to improve their quality of life.
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