Time perspective and associated factors in Brazilians living with HIV

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (9) ◽  
pp. 580-586
Author(s):  
Denize Cristina de Oliveira ◽  
Daniela Sousa Oliveira ◽  
Hellen Pollyanna Mantelo Cecilio ◽  
Thémistoklis Apostolidis ◽  
Raildo da Silva Coqueiro
Keyword(s):  
Time Perspective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Temporal Perspective ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Behavioural Factors ◽  
Living With Hiv

Background: a person's time perspective can be an important variable for the understanding of behaviours that interfere with the quality of life of people living with HIV. Aims: to analyse the relationships between socio-demographic, clinical, and behavioural variables and the time perspective in Brazilians living with HIV. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 281 people living with HIV in Brazil. The time perspective was evaluated using the Zimbardo Temporal Perspective Inventory (ZTPI-25). Results: the main findings indicate that people living with HIV are more oriented towards a future and positive past perspective, and that socio-demographic, clinical, and behavioural factors may influence the different temporal perspective constructs in people living with HIV. Conclusion: health professionals can use the results of the present study to support strategies that encourage individuals living with HIV to self-care and lead healthier lives.

scholarly journals Quality of life of elderly people living with HIV/AIDS in outpatient follow-up

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 513-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliano de Souza Caliari ◽  
Lilian Andreia Fleck Reinato ◽  
Daiana Patrícia Marchetti Pio ◽  
Letícia Pimenta Lopes ◽  
Renata Karina Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Treatment Interruption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze factors related to the quality of life of elderly people living with HIV/AIDS. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with people aged 50 years or more in a specialized outpatient clinic. The data collection was by means of an interview. For the analysis of data and characterization of the sample, descriptive statistics and comparison tests were used. The project met the ethical requirements. Results: Participants were 81 users aged 50 to 75 years, mean age was 57.8 (± 6.1) years, 71.6% of whom were men. There was a statistically significant relationship with the quality of life, the following variables: gender, children, occupation, religion, diagnosis time, HIV exposure, adverse effects, treatment interruption, viral load counts, hospitalization, dependence for daily activities and use of drugs. Conclusion: The results suggest that the quality of life deficit is related not only to physical changes, but to the anguish and stigma related to HIV/AIDS.

Health-related quality of life assessment among people living with HIV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 1035-1045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Castro ◽  
Raquel B. De Boni ◽  
Paula M. Luz ◽  
Luciane Velasque ◽  
Livia V. Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Factors Associated with the Quality of Life of People Living with HIV/AIDS

10.3823/2627 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Sandra Andrade ◽  
Clarissa Mourão Pinho ◽  
Aline Ferreira Targino Soares ◽  
Eduardo Tavares Gomes ◽  
Cynthia Angélica Ramos de Oliveira Dourado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stepwise Method ◽  
Living With Hiv

Purposes: Evaluate the quality of life and the associated factors in people living with HIV. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach and random sample selection, carried out in two Specialized Assistance Services, with 356 people living with HIV. The comparison between the domain scores was performed using the student t test, ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation. Multiple linear regression was used to assess the contribution of variables to the outcome quality of life using the stepwise method. Results: The domains that showed the best results in averages were Psychological (17.0), Social Relations (14.9) and Level of Independence (14.0). The domain that had the greatest determination was the Psychological (R² = 0.49), followed by Social Relations (R² = 0.434), the lowest determination was the Spirituality domain (R² = 0.270). No domain had a score considered high. Conclusion: The quality of life presented unsatisfactory results, especially in the Physical, Environment and Spirituality domains. The need to formulate strategies aimed at coping with HIV and increasing the quality of life of people living with HIV is evident.

scholarly journals Perception of health status and quality of life of people living with HIV in Patan city, Gujarat, India: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1137
Author(s):  
Grishma T. Dixit ◽  
Nilesh Thakor ◽  
Mihir Goswami ◽  
P. B. Verma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Satisfaction ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Perception Of Health

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus is the biggest threat to the mankind today from their health perspective. To know the perception of health status and quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS.Methods: This cross sectional study was undertaken during March 2015 to April 2016 at Patan city. After taking permission from NGO and Gujarat State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) total 100 purposively selected People living with HIV (PLHIV) attached to the NGO of Patan city were interviewed using predesigned semi-structured performa. Written informed consent was taken from all PLHIV. Ethical approval was obtained from institutional ethical committee for human research. Data safety and confidentiality was also given due consideration. Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS software (trial version). Results: Age of study population ranges from 18 to 68 years. Mean age of study population is 34.21 + 9.1 years. Maximum number of PLHIV, 51 % are in the age group of 31-40 years age group. Out of total, 76 have perception of being healthy .Out of total, 61 % PLHIV have faced stigma. Out of total,92% were enjoying life, 74% perceived good quality of life, 95% perceived safe in life, 96% perceived satisfaction with health services, 84% perceived  satisfaction with their day to day work capability and only 8% perceived fear about their future life. Conclusions: Positive attitude towards life and health was observed in People Living with HIV. 

scholarly journals Factors influencing the quality of life in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus infection in Almaty, Kazakhstan

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (13) ◽  
pp. 1318-1328
Author(s):  
Bakhytkul T Zhakipbayeva ◽  
Zhamilya S Nugmanova ◽  
Melissa Tracy ◽  
Guthrie S Birkhead ◽  
Gulzhakhan M Akhmetova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Patient Health

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 Tobit censored regressions were used to examine the relationship of socio-demographic, behavioral, and clinical factors with HRQoL and the six specific HRQoL domains: 35.8% of participants did not report good HRQoL. The following variables were identified as independent predictors of poor HRQoL: probable depression (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 13.42, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.56–39.52); history of injecting drug use (AOR 2.10, 95% CI: 1.40–3.14); CD4+ T-cell count <200 cells/mm3 (AOR 2.17, 95% CI: 1.30–3.62); previously married status (AOR 2.23, 95% CI: 1.16–4.28); and co-infection with tuberculosis, syphilis, toxoplasmosis, Chlamydia, herpes simplex, or cytomegalovirus (AOR 1.59, 95% CI: 1.06–2.39). HRQoL of PLHIV in Almaty was independently influenced by several factors. An interdisciplinary approach is needed in planning healthcare and social services addressing improvement of HRQoL among PLHIV.

scholarly journals Quality of life in people living with HIV: a cross-sectional study in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

SpringerPlus ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fidèle Bakiono ◽  
Laurent Ouédraogo ◽  
Mahamoudou Sanou ◽  
Sékou Samadoulougou ◽  
Patrice Wendpouiré Laurent Guiguemdé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Validation of Kiswahili Version of WHOQOLHIVBREF questionnaire among people living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuru Kondo ◽  
Tumbwene Mwansisya ◽  
Eric Aghan ◽  
Riaz Ratansi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Hiv Aids

AbstractBackgroundQuality of life is an important element of surveillance in people living with HIV/AIDS. WHO has developed an HIV specific quality of life tool (WHOQOLHIV-Bref) for assessing Quality of life of HIV individuals. This tool takes into account the different cultural variations that exist worldwide and hence enable assessment of the quality of life across different cultures. Despite its preliminary sound validity and reliability from several studies, the developers recommend it to be validated in different cultures to fully assess its psychometric properties before its adaptation.ObjectivesTo evaluate the validity and reliability of WHOQOLHIV-Bref questionnaire in Tanzanian culture among people living with HIV/AIDS.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study of 103 participants interviewed using a Kiswahili WHOQOLHIV-BREF questionnaire. Of, these participants 47 participants were enrolled to repeat an interview two weeks later. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were analyzed. Validity was assessed through analysis of translational, concurrent, convergent and discriminant validity while the model performance was assessed by Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 40.5 ± 9.702 years. Translation validity was assessed through the WHO translational protocol and was found to be good. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the Kiswahili version of WHOQOL-HIV BREF were excellent: Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.89-0.90, and ICC of 0.92 p < 0.01 respectively. Concurrent valid was excellent, significant correlations were noted across all domains (correlation coefficient r > 0.3) except for physical and spiritual domains. Confirmatory factor analysis found that the six domain produced an acceptable fit to the data. The convergent and divergent validities were satisfactory.ConclusionKiswahili WHOQOLHIV-Bref was found to be reliable and valid questionnaire among Tanzanian people living with HIV/AIDS. These findings provide support for the use of this tool in assessing the quality of life in Tanzania.

scholarly journals Psychosocial factors associated with adherence to treatment and quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prisla Ücker Calvetti ◽  
Grazielly Rita Marques Giovelli ◽  
Gabriel José Chittó Gauer ◽  
João Feliz Duarte de Moraes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Of Brazil ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objective: The objective of this article was to investigate the biopsychosocial factors that influence adherence to treatment and the quality of life of individuals who have been successfully following the HIV/AIDS treatment. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study carried out with 120 HIV positive participants in the south of Brazil. Among the variables studied, of note are: perceived stress, social support, symptoms of anxiety and depression and quality of life. Results: The results show that a moderate to high adherence to the treatment paired with a strong sense of social support indicate a higher quality of life. Conclusion: The combination of social support and antiretroviral treatment have an impact on physical conditions, improving immune response and quality of life.

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