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Quality of life of people with HIV/AIDS - the influence of social determinants and disease-related factors

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

This study assessed the quality of life (QoL) of people with HIV/AIDS.

METHODS:

This cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted at a specialized HIV/AIDS health facility of the Brazilian Public Health Service. Data were collected using the HIV/AIDS-Targeted Quality of Life (HAT-QoL) instrument.

RESULTS:

The study included 109 participants. Among the many significant statistical associations found in the study, the variables that had a greater effect on the domains assessed by the instrument were educational level, occupation, financial situation, ethnicity, and symptomatology.

CONCLUSIONS:

Sociodemographic factors and HIV/AIDS-related aspects were influential in the QoL of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Keywords:
Quality of life; HIV; Unified Health System

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