Psychosocial factors associated with adherence to treatment and quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil

  • Calvetti P
  • Giovelli G
  • Gauer G
  • et al.
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Abstract

Objective: The objective of this article was to investigate the biopsychosocial factors that influence adherence to treatment and the quality of life of individuals who have been successfully following the HIV/AIDS treatment. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study carried out with 120 HIV positive participants in the south of Brazil. Among the variables studied, of note are: perceived stress, social support, symptoms of anxiety and depression and quality of life. Results: The results show that a moderate to high adherence to the treatment paired with a strong sense of social support indicate a higher quality of life. Conclusion: The combination of social support and antiretroviral treatment have an impact on physical conditions, improving immune response and quality of life.Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo foi investigar os fatores biopsicossociais para adesão e qualidade de vida de pessoas que vivem com HIV/AIDS bem-sucedidas no tratamento de saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo transversal realizado com 120 participantes portadores de HIV do sul do Brasil. Entre as variáveis estudadas, destacam-se: estresse percebido, suporte social, sintomas de ansiedade e depressão e qualidade de vida. Resultados: Os resultados apontam que a adesão ao tratamento moderada para alta com boa percepção do suporte social indica melhor qualidade de vida. Conclusão: O suporte social e o tratamento antirretroviral têm impacto nas condições físicas, promovendo aumento na resposta imunológica e na qualidade de vida.

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Calvetti, P. Ü., Giovelli, G. R. M., Gauer, G. J. C., & Moraes, J. F. D. de. (2014). Psychosocial factors associated with adherence to treatment and quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil. Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria, 63(1), 8–15. https://doi.org/10.1590/0047-2085000000002

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