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Buddy programs for people infected with HIV.

Joe Burrage1, Alice Demi

  • 1University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing, USA.

The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC
|February 15, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study found that HIV clients and volunteers reported high satisfaction with buddy programs. These programs demonstrate positive relationships between social support and clients' quality of life, supporting their continuation.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Buddy programs offer crucial support for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
  • Understanding client and volunteer perspectives is vital for program effectiveness.
  • Assessing the impact of social support on quality of life is a key public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare client and volunteer perceptions of an HIV buddy program.
  • To examine the relationship between social support and quality of life for HIV clients.
  • To provide evidence for the continued efficacy of HIV buddy programs.

Main Methods:

  • Correlational study design involving 46 client-volunteer dyads.
  • Utilized the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) for social support assessment.
  • Employed the Medical Outcomes Study-HIV (MOS-HIV) Scale for quality of life evaluation.
  • Used researcher-developed instruments to gauge satisfaction and assistance perceptions.

Main Results:

  • Clients reported adequate social support, moderate assistance, and high satisfaction with buddy relationships.
  • Clients experienced moderate to low quality of life.
  • Positive correlations were observed between client and volunteer satisfaction perceptions.
  • Significant relationships were identified between social support (ISEL) and specific quality of life domains (MOS-HIV Health Transition, Mental Health, and total score).

Conclusions:

  • Buddy programs for people with HIV are perceived positively by both clients and volunteers.
  • Social support significantly influences the quality of life for individuals with HIV.
  • Findings support the ongoing implementation and value of HIV buddy programs.

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