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Abbravation: AIDS and Behavior

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10.1002/jlcr.2590090418

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1573-3254

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HIV Symptoms and HealthRelated Quality of Life Pr

Authors: Natalie Frienddu Preez Karl Peltzer
Publish Date: 2009/05/13
Volume: 14, Issue: 6, Pages: 1437-1447
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This study investigates the relationship between current symptom status no symptoms vs symptoms present and dimensions of healthrelated quality of life and overall quality of life QoL poor vs good of 612 people living with HIV just prior to initiating highly active antiretroviral therapy at three public hospitals in KwaZuluNatal South Africa The mean number of symptoms reported on the day of interview was 84 Experiencing symptoms was most reported by patients in receipt of a disability grant patients who did not have enough money to meet basic needs who experienced negative feelings less who had prayed in the last 6 months and who reported better QoL Higher QoL was in turn associated with experiencing negative feelings less praying receiving a disability grant and having enough money to meet basic needs Physical health and independence were important predictors of higher QoL for patients both with and without symptoms Psychological health and spirituality may however mediate the effects of HIV symptoms and socioeconomic stressors

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