Gambaran Kualitas Hidup Anak Remaja dengan Diagnosa HIV/AIDS: Studi Literature Review

Abstract

Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that works by infecting white blood cells causing a decrease in the human immune system, where this virus can be the cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV infection in adolescents can cause various disturbances in the lives of sufferers, that can impacting the quality of life of adolescents. The aim of this study is to describe the quality of life of adolescents with HIV/AIDS. Methods: The literature review study uses 4 different databases, that are Google Scholar, PubMed, SagePub, and Elicit. The process of search literature use “HIV/AIDS” AND “Adolescents” AND “Quality of Life” as the keyword in each database that used. The literary year limit is from 2018 to 2023. Result and Analysis: There are 8 articles that have been obtained that discuss quality of life in adolescents with HIV/AIDS from various perspectives. The research designs used in the articles that have been obtained also vary, that are 4 studies using a cross-sectional research design where one of them uses an observational analytic approach, 2 qualitative studies in the form of qualitative descriptive (interviews) and case studies, and 1 study using a non-experimental comparative study design. Discussion and Conclusion: Quality of life is a broad concept, which is influenced by physical health, psychological conditions, beliefs, social relationships, and relationships with the environment. The decline in the quality of life of adolescents with HIV/AIDS can be influenced by social stigma, physical conditions, and side effects of medication therapy. Therefore, there is a need for action to prevent a decrease in the quality of life of adolescents with HIV/AIDS.