Quality of life of people with HIV/AIDS - the influence of social determinants and disease-related factors.

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop

Programa de Pós-graduação Stricto Sensu em Odontologia Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba, SP, Brasil.

Published: March 2019

AI Article Synopsis

  • The study focused on assessing the quality of life (QoL) of individuals with HIV/AIDS in Brazil using a specific measurement tool called HAT-QoL.
  • 109 participants took part in the research, and the findings highlighted that educational level, occupation, financial status, ethnicity, and health symptoms significantly influenced their QoL.
  • The study concluded that various sociodemographic factors and issues related to HIV/AIDS notably impact the quality of life for those living with the condition.

Article Abstract

Introduction: This study assessed the quality of life (QoL) of people with HIV/AIDS.

Methods: This cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted at a specialized HIV/AIDS health facility of the Brazilian Public Health Service. Data were collected using the HIV/AIDS-Targeted Quality of Life (HAT-QoL) instrument.

Results: The study included 109 participants. Among the many significant statistical associations found in the study, the variables that had a greater effect on the domains assessed by the instrument were educational level, occupation, financial situation, ethnicity, and symptomatology.

Conclusions: Sociodemographic factors and HIV/AIDS-related aspects were influential in the QoL of people living with HIV/AIDS.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0157-2018DOI Listing

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