In:
AIDS Education and Prevention, Guilford Publications, Vol. 33, No. 3 ( 2021-06), p. 249-264
Abstract:
This cross-sectional survey explored the quality of life in 505 people living with HIV in Belgium. Several domains of quality of life were impaired: 26% had been diagnosed with depression and 43% had weak social support. HIV-related stigma is still widespread, with 49% believing most people with HIV are rejected and 65% having experienced discrimination due to HIV. The impact of HIV was limited on professional life, but 40% experienced a negative impact on life satisfaction and 41% a negative impact on sexual life. For several domains, people with a recent diagnosis of HIV and long-term survivors had significantly worse scores. This survey also uncovered strengths of people living with HIV, such as positive coping and HIV self-image. Expanding the scope of quality of life in people living with HIV may provide a more complete picture of relevant life domains that may be impacted by living with HIV, but this needs further validation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0899-9546
DOI:
10.1521/aeap.2021.33.3.249
Language:
English
Publisher:
Guilford Publications
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2053299-4
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