Citation

Basavaraj KH, Navya MA, Rashmi R. Indian J. Sex. Transm. Dis. 2010; 31(2): 75-80.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Medknow)

DOI

10.4103/0253-7184.74971

PMID

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Abstract

Given the longevity achievable with current prophylactic and therapeutic strategies for persons with HIV infection, quality of life (QOL) has emerged as a significant medical outcome measure, and its enhancement has an important goal. This review highlights the relevance and complexity of physical, psychological, and social factors as determinants of health-related quality of life in HIV-infected persons. Existing data suggest that physical manifestations, antiretroviral therapy, psychological well-being, social support systems, coping strategies, spiritual well-being, and psychiatric comorbidities are important predictors of QOL in this population. Consequently, the impact of HIV infection on the dimensions of QOL, including physical and emotional well-being, social support systems, and life roles, has emerged as a key issue for persons infected with HIV.

Language: en

Keywords

human; quality of life; psychiatry; suicidal ideation; depression; social support; anxiety; suicide attempt; psychosocial; coping; HIV; comorbidity; wellbeing; unemployment; antiretroviral therapy; review; psychological aspect; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; social aspect; coping behavior; religion; acquired immune deficiency syndrome; AIDS; highly active antiretroviral therapy; physical capacity; Human immunodeficiency virus infected patient