The health‐related quality of life in a Swedish sample of HIV‐infected persons

Abstract

This is the unspecified version of the paper.This version of the publication may differ from the final published version. Permanent repository link ABSTRACTThe purposes of the present study were 1) to assess the health related quality of life (HRQOL) and the subjective health status in a sample of HIV-infected persons, 2) to relate the results to different male population groups and 3) to investigate the relationship of medical and demographic variables with HRQOL. A total of 72 HIV-infected men were included. They answered the Swedish Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Health Index.Demographic and medical data were obtained from the medical records. The data collection took place before entering a therapeutic HIV vaccine trial. The results showed a more negative impact on the HRQOL and subjective health status in the HIV-positive subjects, compared with male population groups.The dimensions of emotional well-being were most affected. When comparisons were made according to the medical and demographic variables for different subgroups within the HIV sample, differences in the physical-dimension scales were most prominent. Symptomatic HIV infection or AIDS, anti-retroviral treatment, sick leave or disability pension, low income and basic education were associated with worse HRQOL and health status. In conclusion, it is of the utmost importance to take into account aspects of the patients' emotional well-being in nursing, as well as in medical care and interventions. Moreover, individualised caring programs are needed since the disruptions in HRQOL fluctuated within the HIV sample.

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