Quality Of Life Of People Living With Hiv/Aids In Kogi State, Nigeria

Abstract

were observed in social relationships (13.2±2.5) and environment (13.1±1.9) domains. A significant difference in mean QoL scores in the level of independence domain was observed among women (14.4±1.9) compared to men (13.9±1.7; p=0.028). Conclusions: Lower QoL in the environment and social relationships domains may be suggestive of stigma and discrimination, as well as poor living conditions, in the PLWHA physical environment.

Quality of life factors affecting quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS in an urban area

“…In a study, Fatiregun et al concluded that out of total study population 17.5% were illiterate, 28.6% patients had primary education, 38.9% had secondary education and 15.1% had tertiary education. 14 Majority of the study subjects were 59.25% employed and 40.75% were unemployed. Majority of the subjects 27.9% were skilled worker, (21.6%) were unskilled workers i.e., mainly daily wage earners, 9.7% were semiskilled workers and 34.8% are housewife.…”

An evaluation of quality of life and its determinants among people living with HIV/AIDS from Southern Brazil

“…For instance, women living with HIV/AIDS have a worse quality of life than men 8,9,10,11,12,13 . However, one study has reported no differences in quality of life with regard to gender 14 and another has shown better quality of life among women 15 . It is important to take into account the various cultural issues involving gender in the different regions where these studies were performed, a fact that may in some way have influenced the results.…”

Influence of Spirituality and Religion on Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Adult HIV/AIDS Patients in Calabar, Nigeria

“…In Nigeria, studies have reported better QoL in the spiritual domain with better adherence [7,44]. The reasons for better adherence in subjects with high spiritual and religious scores in this study could be due to better support and teachings from religious institutions and a positive psychological impact of private religious activities such as prayers and scripture reading.…”

“…More than half of the subjects were of Pentecostal denomination (224, 60.5%), Roman Catholic (69, 18.7%), and Orthodox (44, 11.9%); other denominations consisted of mainly "white garment" (29,7.8%) and Islam (4, 1.1%).…”

“…Several studies have shown that spirituality is important to patients, and that it affects health care decision making and health care outcomes including the quality of life (QoL) [4,[6][7][8]. Spirituality and religious beliefs can create distress and increase the burden of illness, as well [1,[9][10][11].…”