REVIEW ARTICLE
Year : 2010 | Volume
: 31 | Issue : 2 | Page : 75--80
Quality of life in HIV/AIDS
KH Basavaraj, MA Navya, R Rashmi
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
K H Basavaraj
Banu, A-27, K-block, Adichunchanagiri Road, Kuvempunagar, Mysore - 570 023, Karnataka
India
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.
How to cite this article:
Basavaraj K H, Navya M A, Rashmi R. Quality of life in HIV/AIDS.Indian J Sex Transm Dis 2010;31:75-80
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Basavaraj K H, Navya M A, Rashmi R. Quality of life in HIV/AIDS. Indian J Sex Transm Dis [serial online] 2010 [cited 2023 Dec 8 ];31:75-80
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