TY - JOUR
T1 - Health-related quality of life among persons living with hiv/aids in jordan
T2 - An exploratory study
AU - Algaralleh, Abdulnaser
AU - Altwalbeh, Diala
AU - Al-Tarawneh, Fatima
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PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Health-related quality of life
KW - PLWHA
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U2 - 10.2147/HIV.S277941
DO - 10.2147/HIV.S277941
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85098188763
SN - 1179-1373
VL - 12
SP - 897
EP - 907
JO - HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care
JF - HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care
ER -