Predictors of quality of life enjoyment and satisfaction in individuals living with HIV and AIDS in a resource-constrained setting in South Africa
SOURCE: Journal of Psychology in Africa
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2015
TITLE AUTHOR(S): K.Jonas, P.Naidoo, N.V.Roman, L.A.Gutierrez, G.Feixas
KEYWORDS: ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART), ANXIETY, HIV/AIDS, QUALITY OF LIFE
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 8717
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/1895
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/1895
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2015
TITLE AUTHOR(S): K.Jonas, P.Naidoo, N.V.Roman, L.A.Gutierrez, G.Feixas
KEYWORDS: ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART), ANXIETY, HIV/AIDS, QUALITY OF LIFE
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 8717
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/1895
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/1895
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Abstract
The burden of HIV disease is concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in South Africa (SA). Whilst there have been many studies conducted on the biomedical and socio-psychological aspects of HIV and AIDS, insufficient attention has been paid to the quality of life of those infected with the virus. The primary purpose of the study was to determine the predictors of quality of life enjoyment and satisfaction (Q-LES) among individuals infected with HIV. A battery of questionnaires, which included the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q), were administered to 121 participants. Data was analysed using SPSS. Of the total sample (n = 121), 74% were females. The study found that a large proportion (49.5%) of the sample within the age group 25-49 years old experienced psychological distress. Those who were not on antiretroviral treatment (ART) were significantly affected (66%). Psychological distress was significantly prevalent among HIV positive individuals and also the strongest predictor of Q-LES among these individuals.-
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