Assessment Of Quality of Life Among PLHIV Attending the FIART Clinic of Bankura Sammilani Medical College, West Bengal

Introduction: People Living with HIV (PLHIV) are facing increasing challenges pertaining to the disease as life expectancy is gradually rising. This study was conducted to assess the quality of life (QOL) in vari-ous domains among PLHIV and to find out its’ associated factors. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in Facility Integrated Antiretroviral Thera-py (FIART) clinic of Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Hospital (BSMCH) among 99 PLHIV from 01/07/2019 to 30/06/2020. Data were collected by interviewing PLHIV aged within 18-60 years using pre-designed, pre-tested, and semi-structured questionnaire incorporating WHO Quality of Life for HIV (WHOQOL-HIV) - BREF version to assess the QOL of the study subjects in various domains.Results: 44% participants rated their QOL as good, 79% satisfied with their health. Among all other do-mains, QOL score (median- 17.0, IQR- 4) was found highest in physical domain, while it was lowest (me-dian- 14.0, IQR- 2) in spiritual domain. Overall QOL was significantly higher in males, rural residents, joint family and higher socio-economic class. Multiple linear regression revealed statistically significant relation of overall QOL with residence, family type and socio-economic status. Conclusion: Psychological and spiritual well-being of PLHIVs is an area of concern and requires clinical attention.

Propriedades psicométricas do WHOQOL-HIV Bref para avaliação da qualidade de vida / Psychometric properties of the WHOQOL-HIV Bref for quality of life assessment / Propiedades psicométricas del WHOQOL-VIH Bref para evaluación de calidad de vida

Objetivo: Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas do questionário WHOQOL-HIV Bref em pessoas com HIV/AIDS. Método: O instrumento foi aplicado a 226 pessoas com HIV/AIDS do Norte de Minas Gerais. As propriedades psicométricas foram avaliadas pela validade de construto, análise da confiabilidade e validade de critério. Resultados: O modelo com seis domínios apresentou ajustamento aceitável (χ2/gl= 1,77, p <0,001, GFI = 0,85, CFI= 0,89, RMSEA = 0,058 ). O WHOQOL-HIV Bref apresentou correlações estatisticamente significativas entre os seis domínios, consistência interna e reprodutibilidade satisfatórias. Os escores dos domínios demonstraram correlação significativa com o escore da qualidade de vida geral e dos itens que avaliam a autopercepção da qualidade de vida e da saúde, correlação significativa com o resultado global da depressão e diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre subgrupos de pacientes segundo variáveis socioeconômicas e clínicas. Conclusões: O WHOQOL-HIV Bref apresentou-se válido, confiável para medir a qualidade de vida de pessoas com HIV/AIDS. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the WHOQOL-HIV Bref questionnaire in people with HIV / AIDS. Method: The questionnaire was applied to 226 people living with HIV/AIDS in the Northern part of the state of Minas Gerais. The psychometric properties were evaluated by construct validity, reliability analysis, and criteria validity. Results: The model with six domains had an acceptable adjustment (χ2 / gl = 1.77, p <0.001, GFI = 0.85, CFI = 0.89, RMSEA = 0.058). The WHOQOL-HIV Bref showed statistically significant correlations among the six domains, satisfactory internal consistency and reproducibility. The instrument scores showed a significant correlation with the general quality of life score and the items that assess the self-perception of quality of life and health, a significant correlation with the overall result of depression, and statistically significant differences between subgroups of patients. Conclusions: The WHOQOL-HIV Bref was valid, reliable to measure the quality of life of people with HIV/AIDS. (AU)

Objetivo: Evaluar las propiedades psicométricas del cuestionario WHOQOL- HIV Bref en personas con HIV/SIDA. Método: El instrumento fue aplicado a 226 personas con HIV/SIDA del Norte de Minas Gerais. Las propiedades psicométricas fueron evaluadas por validez de constructo, análisis de confiabilidad, y validez de criterio. Resultados: El modelo con seis dominios presentó un ajuste aceptable (χ2 / gl = 1,77, p <0,001, GFI = 0,85, CFI = 0,89, RMSEA = 0,058). El WHOQOL-HIV Bref presentó correlaciones estadísticamente significativas entre los seis dominios, consistencia interna, y reproductibilidad satisfactorias. Los resultados de los dominios demostraron correlación significativa con el resultado de calidad de vida general y de los ítems que evalúan la autopercepción de calidad de vida y de la salud, correlación significativa con el resultado global de depresión y diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre subgrupos de pacientes según variables socioeconómicas y clínicas. Conclusiones: El WHOQOL- HIV Bref se presentó como válido y confiable para medir la calidad de vida de personas con HIV/SIDA. (AU)

Quality of life predictors for people living with HIV/AIDS in an impoverished region of Brazil

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Quality of life (QoL) is important for people living with HIV/AIDS, particularly as the disease progresses. This study evaluated the QoL of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), as well as its predictors, in one of the most impoverished regions of Brazil. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with patients older than 18 years with HIV/AIDS from two specialized HIV/AIDS care centers in the city of Montes Claros between 2013 and 2014. Sample size was calculated considering the estimates of mean scores for various dimensions of the European Portuguese version of the World Health's Organization Quality of Life Instrument in HIV Infection (WHOQOL-HIV Bref). The following parameters were adopted: CI of 95%, estimated mean scores for QoL equal to 15, estimated variance for QoL scores equal to 16, and 5% relative margin of error. An increase of 20% was established to compensate for possible non-responses or losses, and correcting any design effect, adopting a deff equal to 2.0. Calculations revealed the need to interview at least 221 patients. Therefore, 226 patients living with HIV/AIDS were randomly selected. RESULTS: A total of 226 patients with mean age 43.7 years were evaluated: 51.8% men, 51.8% unemployed, 51.8% with low schooling level, 89.8% used antiretrovirals, and 43.3% experienced depression. Despite this, data indicated that 65% self-assessed their QoL as good and very good. Low QoL was associated with sociodemographic variables and some clinical variables. CONCLUSIONS: Depression was the main predictor of low QoL in all domains evaluated.

Calidad de Vida en el Paciente con VIH en el Servicio de Clínica Médica, Hospital Central-Instituto de Previsión Social Paraguay-2015

RESUMEN Introducción: El VIH es una enfermedad que afecta el sistema inmunitario y lo destruye gradualmente, provocando de esta forma que para el cuerpo sea más difícil combatir infecciones, lo cual facilita que la persona pueda tener SIDA (síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida). Objetivo: Valorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes con VIH que acudieron al Pronasida dependencia del Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social, durante el periodo comprendido de Julio del 2014 a Octubre del 2014. Metodología: Observacional, retrospectivo, descriptivo de corte transversal, en Pacientes que acudieron a Pronasida dependencia del Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social. Resultados: Referente al sexo se observó una predominancia del sexo masculino en 175 pacientes (53%), la edad predomina el rango de 9 a 39 en 140 pacientes (43%), eran solteros 172 casos (52%), 228 de ellos manifestaron haber terminado solo la secundaria, representado el 59%), se sienten completamente aceptados representando el (37%) de los encuestados, en cuanto a los sentimientos de discriminación en donde a 156 (47%) pacientes les molesta demasiado que lo culpen por su enfermedad, donde también se puede ver una similitud en cuanto a sentimientos por parte de los pacientes. Los valores de calidad de vida se han dado con relación a los dominios en un rango de 66 y 79 con una calificación intermedia a buena. Conclusión: La calidad de vida en cuanto a las medias y desviación estándar de los dominios de CV del WHOQOL-HIV BREF, presentaron puntajes en un rango entre 66 y 79 puntos en las seis dimensiones en donde los pacientes presentaron buenos resultados en especial en lo físico. Referente al sexo se observó una predominancia del sexo masculino, referente a la edad una predominancia del rango de 29 a 39 años, solteros en su mayoría y la procedencia de asunción. Con relación a las asistencias recibidas de necesidades médicas y psicológicas, han manifestado mucha necesidad de tratamiento médico para funcionar normalmente día a día en su mayor parte. Sobre la percepción de la salud en general, con relación a considerarse una persona enferma la mayoría ha manifestado que sí. La interacción social de los pacientes a través de la satisfacción en cuanto a las relaciones personales ha revelado que se sienten contentos en su mayoría. Los resultados en cuanto a la relación médico-paciente revelaron que en el mayor porcentaje de los casos mencionaron estar siempre contentos con el acceso al sistema de salud.

ABSTRACT Introduction: HIV is a disease that affects the immune system and gradually destroys; thereby causing the body that is harder to fight infections, which facilitates the person may have AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Objective: To assess the quality of life of patients with HIV who attended the PRONASIDA under the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, during the period from July 2014 to October 2014. Methodology: Observational, retrospective, descriptive cross-sectional, in patients attending PRONASIDA under the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare. Results: Regarding sex predominance of males in 175 patients (53%) was observed, age dominates the range of 29 to 39 in 140 patients (43%) were single 172 cases (52%), 228 of them expressed have finished only high school, I represented (59%) feel fully accepted representing (37%) of respondents, as to the feelings of discrimination in which 156 (47%) patients are bothered too much blame him for his illness, where you can also see a similarity in terms of feelings by patients. The values of quality of life have been given regarding the domains in a range of 66 and 79 with an intermediate rating to good. Conclusion: The quality of life in terms of the mean and standard deviation of QoL domains of WHOQOL-HIV BREF, presented scores range between 66 and 79 points in the six dimensions where patients had good results especially in physical. About sex male predominance concerning a predominance of the age range 29 to 39 years, mostly singles and origin of assumption was observed. With regard to assistance received medical and psychological needs, they have expressed much need of medical treatment to function normally day to day mostly. On the perception of general health, in relation to a sick person considered most she said yes. The social interaction of patients through satisfaction with personal relationships has revealed that they are happy mostly. The results regarding the doctor-patient relationship revealed that the highest percentage of cases mentioned always happy with access to the health system.

Qualidade de vida de pessoas vivendo com HIV/Aids / Quality of life of people living with Hiv/Aids / Calidad de vida de las personas viviendo con HIV/SIDA

Qualidade de vida inclui vários significados, experiências, conhecimentos e também valores que se referem aos indivíduos e à coletividade no momento histórico, cultural e social em que vivem. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade de vida das pessoas que vivem com HIV/aids. Tratou-se de um estudo analítico, transversal, conduzido na linha quantitativa, envolvendo 30 indivíduos escolhidos de forma aleatória, em um hospital de referência no estado da Paraíba. Para coleta de dados, utilizou-se o instrumento WHOQOL-HIV BREF e um questionário sociodemográfico. Para a análise dos dados utilizou-se a sintaxe oferecida pelo WHOQOL Group. Para análise de descrição dos escores dos domínios, foi utilizada estatística descritiva, frequência simples, medidas de dispersão (desvio-padrão, valores mínimo e máximo). Os resultados revelaram que as pessoas vivendo com HIV/ aids apresentam bons escores nos domínios de qualidade de vida. Concluiu-se que, apesar da condição clínica, as pessoas entrevistadas estão satisfeitas com a vida que levam.

Life quality includes several meanings, experiences, knowledge, and values related to individuals and collectivity in the historical, cultural and social moments in which they live. The objective of this study was to evaluate quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS. It was an analytical, transversal study, conducted using a quantitative approach, involving 30 individuals chosen randomly, performed in a reference hospital of Paraíba. To collect data the instrument WHOQOL-HIV BREF was used and also a social demographic questionnaire. For data analysis the syntax offered by the WHOQOL Group was used. For analysis of description of the scores of dominion, descriptive statistic, simple frequency, dispersion measures (standard deviation, minimum and maximum value) were used. The results revealed that people living with HIV/aids present good scores in the dominion of life quality. We conclude that despite the clinical condition, the people interviewed are satisfied with the life they live.

La calidad de vida incluye varios significados, experiencias, conocimientos, valores relacionados con individuos y la colectividad en momento histórico, cultural y social en que viven. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la calidad de vida de personas que viven con VIH / SIDA. Estudio transversal analítico, utilizando enfoque cuantitativo. Han participado 30 personas elegidas al azar, realizado en hospital de referencia de Paraíba. Para recopilar datos se utilizó el instrumento WHOQOL-BREF VIH y también cuestionario sociodemográfico. Para análisis de datos se utilizó la sintaxis ofrecido por el Grupo WHOQOL. Fueran usados para análisis de descripción de puntuaciones de dominio, estadística descriptiva, frecuencia simples y medidas de dispersión (desviación estándar, mínimo y máximo). Los resultados revelan que personas que viven con VIH / SIDA presentan buena puntuación en dominio de calidad de vida. Se concluye que a pesar de la situación clínica, las personas están satisfechas con la vida que viven.