Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
Publication: Factors related quality of life among people living with HIV and AIDS in Bulukumba
Int J Community Med Public Health. 2018;5(8):3227-3231.DOI10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20182966
Abstract
Background Good quality of life is a condition that must be achieved and maintained by PLHIVs. This study aims to identify factors related to the quality of life among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Bulukumba district.
Methods Cross sectional study was conducted among 42 PLHIV. The samples were selected by using purposive sampling technique which was conducted for 30 days. Data was collected by using WHOQOL-HIV BREF and analyzed by logistic regression to identified factors related quality of life.
Results Most (52.4%) of PLHIV have not good quality of life. Bivariate analysis showed that behavior (p=0.0293), ARV access (p=0.0197) and adherence (p=0.0088) were factors that increased quality of life among PLHIV. Adherence variable was the greatest influence to the quality of life with OR 11.06 with CI 95% 1.22-100.38.
Conclusions Behavior, ARV access easily, and treatment adherence were factors that influence quality of life among PLHIV. Improving behavior, access ARV, and adherence are recommended to maintain quality of life.
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Affiliations
- Doctor Program, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar; Health Science Institute of Panrita Husada, Bulukumba, Makassar
- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
- Health Promotion and Behavioral Science Department, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
- Department of Administration Health Policy, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia