scholarly journals Propensity-score-matched Evaluation of Psychological Stress and Hair Cortisol among People Living with HIV in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Chen ◽  
Cheng-Bo Zeng ◽  
Shuai-Feng Liu ◽  
Xiao-Ming Li ◽  
Shan Qiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cortisol Level ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Mental Resilience ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract To compare the psychological stress level and hair cortisol level of people living with HIV (PLWH) with those without HIV. A total of 220 subjects were initially enrolled in the study, including 20 subjects living without HIV and 200 PLWH. Psychological stress level, including quality of life, anxiety, perceived stress and mental resilience, was self-reported in both groups with related scales. The cortisol in hair were extracted and assessed by LC-APCI-MS/MS method. Propensity score matching analysis was performed to balance the baseline covariates of the two groups, whereas the difference in psychological stress level and hair cortisol level between the two groups were compared. Furthermore, the associations between psychological stress level and cortisol level were examined. Two comparison groups were matched by 1:3 propensity score matching, which yield 20 subjects living without HIV and 60 PLWH. Ultimately, in regarding to the psychological stress, the levels of the anxiety, perceived stress and mental resilience were higher among PLWH than those living without HIV, but the people without HIV showed higher quality of life. The hair cortisol level in PLWH was higher than those living without HIV. However, there were no significant associations between psychological stress level and cortisol level. The PLWH showed higher level of psychological stress and cortisol than those without HIV. No relationship was seen between psychological stress level and cortisol level in PLWH.

scholarly journals Propensity score matching evaluation of psychological stress and hair cortisol among people living with HIV in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Chen ◽  
Shuaifeng Liu ◽  
Chengbo Zeng ◽  
Xiaoming Li ◽  
Shan Qiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Cortisol Level ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Living With Hiv

AbstractTo compare the psychological stress level and hair cortisol level of people living with HIV (PLWH) with those without HIV in China, a total of 220 participants were initially enrolled in the study, including 200 PLWH and 20 people living without HIV. Psychological stress level, including quality of life, anxiety, perceived stress and psychological resilience, was self-reported in both groups with related scales. The cortisol in hair was extracted and assessed by LC-APCI-MS/MS method. Propensity score matching analysis was performed to balance the baseline covariates of the two groups, whereas the difference in psychological stress level and hair cortisol level between the two groups was compared. Furthermore, the associations between psychological stress level and cortisol level were examined. Two comparison groups were matched by 1:3 propensity score matching, which yielding 20 people living without HIV and 60 PLWH. Ultimately, in regarding to the psychological stress, the levels of the anxiety (34 vs. 26, p < 0.001), perceived stress (38.5 vs. 33, p = 0.001) and psychological resilience (31 vs. 26, p = 0.004) were higher among PLWH than those living without HIV, but the people without HIV showed higher quality of life (109 vs.116, p < 0. 001). The hair cortisol level (34.66 vs. 21.61, p = 0.002) in PLWH was higher than those living without HIV. However, there were no significant associations between psychological stress level and cortisol level (p > 0.05). The PLWH showed higher level of psychological stress and cortisol than those without HIV. No relationship was seen between psychological stress level and cortisol level in PLWH.

scholarly journals People Living with HIV: Perceived Stress, Coping mechanism and Quality of life

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-185
Author(s):  
Binod Kumar Deo ◽  
M Pramod Shyangwa ◽  
Sarvagya N Shrestha ◽  
Jamnotri Singh ◽  
Maw Naing Amaya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Active Coping ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Unsafe Sex ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Age Range

Background: People living with HIV appraise life as stressful. Such perception leads to maladaptive coping mechanisms which affect quality of life. Nepal has entered the stage of a 'concentrated' HIV epidemic. Objective: To assess level of stress among HIV positive persons, to find out their coping strategies, to appraise quality of life. Methodology: A cross sectional, descriptive study was conducted in different places namely Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Bhairawa, Nepalgunj and Dharan with quota sample 100,80,80,80,80 respectively. Snow bowling technique was used to collect 500 cases of age range 20-50 years over six months duration in 2006. Results: Of total 500;(55.4%) were male, 73.0% married and mainly from age range 25-32; of them 80.0% literate, 69.0% farmer. One third were sharing needles while 43.5% indulged in unsafe sex. About 53.0% persons reported in good financial condition as supported by different non governmental and international agencies while the main problems faced were opportunistic infection and social stigma. The average score on perceived stress scale was 25.5 out of 56; main coping mechanisms were planning for future, positive reinterpretation, growth and active coping. Over all quality of life was good among 31.0%, while physical health 58.0%, psychological health 43.0%, social relationship 44.0% and environment condition 32.0% was reported as good. Conclusion: Mostly married, literate, in age range20-35, usual mode of transmission was unsafe sex, average stressed, planning, active coping mechanisms and one third subjects expressed over all quality of life as good. Keywords: HIV; perceived stress; coping mechanisms; quality of life. DOI: 10.3126/hren.v8i3.4212Health Renaissance, September-December 2010; Vol 8 (No.3);181-185

PERAN WARGA PEDULI AIDS CAHAYA CARE TUREN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS HIDUP ODHA

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Nurhudi Sasono
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Antiretroviral Drugs ◽  
P Value ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract : Indicator of the health welfare through Sustanable Development Goals (SDGs) is to reduce the incidence of HIV-AIDS, decrease the rate of the epidemic and maintain the quality of life of people living with HIV-AIDS (PLWHA). Trend cases of HIV-AIDS is the most recent spread among people, especially housewives. In Malang until 2015 found 278 Housewife of 409 cases of AIDS. The prevalence of HIV-AIDS in Malang Regency is ranked second after Surabaya city in East Java. For the importance of public participation and citizen care AIDS Cahaya Care Turen take responsibility for the condition. Determination Rule Goverment number 2 2015 year on the Participation of the community response to HIV-AIDS in Malang as a legal rule. Concerned Citizens activities AIDS (WPA). WPA Cahaya Care Turen is increases HIV risk and quality of life PLWHA. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of Citizens AIDS Cahaya Care Quality of Care Turen against people living with HIV in Puskesmas Turen Malang. The study design using a quasi-experimental, with purposive sampling using a sampling technique. Total number of research subjects 23. Based on test results obtained with the Wilcoxon p value <0.005, which means that there is a significant difference before and after PLWHA joining participated in the WPA Cahaya Care Turen. The conclusion of this study is WPA activities involving people living with HIV and at risk groups can optimize compliance with antiretroviral drugs that have an impact on improving the quality of life of PLHIV. Suggestions in this research is done WPA Program activities are structured and ongoing cross-sector in order to improve the quality of life and empower PLWHA.Keywords : WPA Cahaya Care Turen, Quality of life, PLWHA Abstrak : Salah satu indikator kesejahteraan kesehatan melalui Sustanable Development Goals (SDGs) adalah menekan angka kejadian HIV-AIDS, menurunkan laju epidemik dan mempertahankan kualitas hidup Orang dengan HIV-AIDS (ODHA). Trend kasus HIV-AIDS terkini terbanyak adalah menjangkit dikalangan masyarakat khususnya pada ibu rumah tangga. Kabupaten Malang sampai dengan tahun 2015 ditemukan 278 Ibu Rumah Tangga dari 409 kasus AIDS. Prevalensi HIV-AIDS di Kabupaten Malang ini merupakan peringkat kedua di Jawa Timur setelah Kota Surabaya. Untuk itu pentingnya peran serta masyarakat dan warga peduli AIDS Cahaya Care Turen ikut bertanggung jawab terhadap kondisi tersebut. Penetapan Peraturan Bupati Malang no.2 th.2015 tentang Peran serta masyarakat penanggulangan HIV-AIDS di Kabupaten Malang diharapkan dapat mengurangi risiko penularan HIV dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup ODHA. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Peran Warga Peduli AIDS Cahaya Care Turen terhadap Kualitas ODHA Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Turen Kabupaten Malang. Desain penelitian menggunakan quasi eksperimen, dengan teknik sampling menggunakan purposive sampling. Jumlah subyek penelitian sejumlah 23. Berdasarkan hasil uji dengan Wilcoxon didapatkan nilai p value < 0.005 yang berarti bahwa terdapat perbedaan bermakna sebelum dan sesudah ODHA bergabung mengikuti kegiatan WPA Cahaya Care Turen. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah kegiatan WPA dengan melibatkan ODHA dan kelompok beresiko dapat mengoptimalkan kepatuhan obat ART sehingga berdampak terhadap peningkatan kualitas hidup ODHA. Saran dalam penelitian ini adalah dilakukannya Program kegiatan WPA yang terstruktur dan berkesinambungan lintas sektor guna meningkatkan kualitas hidup dan memberdayakan ODHA.     Kata kunci : WPA Cahaya Care Turen, kualitas hidup, ODHA

scholarly journals Quality of life among people living with HIV in England and the Netherlands: a population-based study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 100177
Author(s):  
Stephanie Popping ◽  
Meaghan Kall ◽  
Brooke E. Nichols ◽  
Evelien Stempher ◽  
Lisbeth Versteegh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Population Based ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Cultural and linguistic adaptation of the multi-dimensional OXCAP-MH for outcome measurement of mental health among people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda: the Luganda version

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Katumba ◽  
Yoko V. Laurence ◽  
Patrick Tenywa ◽  
Joshua Ssebunnya ◽  
Agata Laszewska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
English Version ◽  
Validation Process ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background It is rare to find HIV/AIDS care providers in sub-Saharan Africa routinely providing mental health services, yet 8–30% of the people living with HIV have depression. In an ongoing trial to assess integration of collaborative care of depression into routine HIV services in Uganda, we will assess quality of life using the standard EQ-5D-5L, and the capability-based OxCAP-MH which has never been adapted nor used in a low-income setting. We present the results of the translation and validation process for cultural and linguistic appropriateness of the OxCAP-MH tool for people living with HIV/AIDS and depression in Uganda. Methods The translation process used the Concept Elaboration document, the source English version of OxCAP-MH, and the Back-Translation Review template as provided during the user registration process of the OxCAP-MH, and adhered to the Translation and Linguistic Validation process of the OxCAP-MH, which was developed following the international principles of good practice for translation as per the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research’s standards. Results The final official Luganda version of the OxCAP-MH was obtained following a systematic iterative process, and is equivalent to the English version in content, but key concepts were translated to ensure cultural acceptability, feasibility and comprehension by Luganda-speaking people. Conclusion The newly developed Luganda version of the OxCAP-MH can be used both as an alternative or as an addition to health-related quality of life patient-reported outcome measures in research about people living with HIV with comorbid depression, as well as more broadly for mental health research.

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