| dc.description.abstract | BACKGROUND: The quality of life (QoL) construct has also
contributed to understanding the comprehension of factors involved
in the existence of people infected by the HIV/AIDS. The objective of this study is to assess the quality of life (QoL) of people with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Wonogiri District, Indonesia.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September
to November 2017. Convenience sampling method was employed to
recruit 39 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) at Voluntary
Counselling and Testing (VCT) of Wonogiri, Indonesia. Research
data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire of
WHOQOL-HIV BREF. The data were further analysed using a ttest
and a Chi-square test, while linear regression was used to
evaluate factors that correlate with the PLWHAs’ quality of life.
RESULTS: The results showed that the gross mean score of social
relationships domain is 13.59; psychological domain is 13.31;
environment domain is 13.28; spiritual/personal beliefs domainis
13.15; physical domain is 13.10; and level of independence domain
is 13.77. The symptom of HIV is associated with quality of life (B =
7.611, β = 0.362, t = 2,046, p value = 0.049).
CONCLUSION: Healthcare provider should increase providerinitiated
testing
and
counselling
(PITC)
to
contracting
group,
high
risk
group,
susceptible
group,
and
the
community.
The
PLWHA
are
recommended
to
actively
participate
in
peer
support
groups
(PSGs) so that they can improve their quality of life. | en_US |
