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Three Sides of a Coin in the Life of People Living with HIV (PLWH)

Deepika Cecil Khakha1, Bimla Kapoor2, Manju1

  • 1Lecturer, College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medicine Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Community Medicine : Official Publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine
|October 6, 2015
PubMed

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People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) utilize acceptance and religion for coping, and tangible/affectionate support. Improved coping and social support are linked to better quality of life for PLWHA.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains a significant global health challenge.
  • Increased survival rates for HIV-positive individuals necessitate a focus on quality of life.
  • Understanding factors influencing quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and correlate coping strategies, social support, and quality of life in PLWHA.
  • To identify common coping mechanisms and types of social support utilized by PLWHA.
  • To examine the relationship between coping, social support, and overall quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at an Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) clinic.
  • The study included people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) seropositive for at least six months.
  • Validated tools (BREF COPE, MOS social support survey, WHO QOL-HIV BREF) were used to assess coping, social support, and quality of life.

Main Results:

  • Acceptance and religion were the most frequently used coping styles.
  • Tangible and affectionate support were most common; positive social interaction was least utilized.
  • Lowest quality of life was reported in social relations and physical domains.
  • A positive association was observed between coping and quality of life, and between social support and quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Coping strategies and social support are positively associated with the quality of life in PLWHA.
  • Interventions aimed at enhancing coping and social support may improve quality of life for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Abstract

Keywords:
Copingpeople living with HIV (PLWH)quality of life (QOL)social support

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