Quality of Life among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA)

By : Disha Arora, Archana Shukla

Page No: 285-297

Abstract
Present study explored various aspects of quality of life (QOL) of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). Data were collected by administering WHOQOL-HIV 120 to a small sample of PLHA in face to face personal interview and analyzed through 2x2 ANOVA for gender and age related difference. Results demonstrated that male PLHA scored higher than female PLHA with respect to physical, psychological, environmental, social relationship and spirituality domains of quality of life. Older age was not associated with higher QOL in any of the domains. An understanding of gender related differences is desirable for enhancing quality of counseling services among people, particularly females, infected with HIV/AIDS.

Authors :
Disha Arora : Capacity Building Assistant, GFATM R-7 and Research Scholar—Department of Psychology, Lucknow University, Lucknow.
Archana Shukla : Faculty In Charge—GFATM R7 and Professor, —Department of Psychology, Lucknow University, Lucknow.