Evaluating the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS: Integrative review

Abstract

Objective: to analyze studies on evaluating the quality of life of people living with HIV in Brazil, by integrative literature review. Method: this integrative review included 22 scientific articles published from 2011 to 2019. Results: the instruments most used to assess quality of life were the WHOQOL-HIV bref and the HAT-QOL. The highest-scoring domains were trust in the doctor, psychology and spirituality, while the lowest scores related to the environment and confidentiality concerns. Exposing the diagnosis has adverse impacts on both quality of life and conditions of life and health. Final considerations: quality of life is a multidimensional, subjective construct with direct implications for the health and treatment of people living with HIV. Accordingly, in order to develop public policies and improve conditions of life, it is essential to understand the factors that impact on its assessment.