Quality of Life among Women Living with HIV in Rural India

A cross-sectional examination was conducted on Quality of Life (QOL) among Women Living with HIV (WLWH) in rural Andhra Pradesh, India. Baseline data were collected from 400 WLWH and their children. QOL was measured with 10 items from the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire. Findings revealed low QOL scores; on a scale from 0 to 3, the mean QOL score was 0.38 (SD = 0.30). Depression symptoms were reported by 25.5%, internalized stigma was high, and most reported little to no social support.
Source: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research