Health-Related Quality of Life Among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Jordan: An Exploratory Study
Abdulnaser Algaralleh,1 Diala Altwalbeh,2 Fatima Al-Tarawneh2 1Department of Counseling and Special Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Mutah University, Mutah, Jordan; 2Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Karak, Al-Balqa Applied University, Karak, JordanCorrespondence: Abdulna...
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Dove Medical Press
2020
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| Sumario: | Abdulnaser Algaralleh,1 Diala Altwalbeh,2 Fatima Al-Tarawneh2 1Department of Counseling and Special Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Mutah University, Mutah, Jordan; 2Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Karak, Al-Balqa Applied University, Karak, JordanCorrespondence: Abdulnaser Algaralleh Email dr_naser_musa@mutah.edu.joIntroduction: Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS infection can have adverse effects on the individual and may affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Numerous studies have previously assessed the HRQoL of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) globally, but not in Jordan. The aim of the current study is to examine HRQoL among PLWHA residing in Jordan and to evaluate the effect of socio-demographic and disease-related factors on HRQoL.Methodology: An exploratory approach employing a cross-sectional design was applied. The study applied a semi-structured face-to-face interview followed by administration of self-reported questionnaire using the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life HIV brief questionnaire (WHOQOL-HIV-BREF).Results: Results showed that unemployment, low income, non-disclosure status, single status (separated, divorced or widowed), and having comorbidities were connected with poor HRQoL.Conclusion: PLWHA require more than just being provided with antiretroviral therapy to rebuild their lives.Keywords: health-related quality of life, PLWHA |
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