• Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022

    Health-Related Quality of Life and Coping Strategies in a Cohort Study of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Naïve Patients Adherence.

    • Patricia de Oliveira França, AyresLorena RochaLRhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4346-5281Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitória, Espirito Santo, Brazil., Lúcia Helena Pimassoni, and Crispim Cerutti Junior.
    • Post-Graduate Program of Infectious Diseases, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitória, Espirito Santo, Brazil.
    • Int. J. Clin. Pract. 2022 Jan 1; 2022: 8341638.

    ObjectiveThe main objective of this study was to describe the perceived quality of life (QoL) in patients living with AIDS (PLWA) and their chosen coping strategies in a cohort of individuals managed with HAART.MethodsThis is a prospective cohort study conducted at the Medication Dispensing Unit of a university hospital (MDU-UH) located in southeastern Brazil. Study population comprised HIV/AIDS patients starting antiretroviral treatment at MDU. The final sample comprised 99 participants. Patients were followed up for 24 months from their recruitment. We used a face-to-face questionnaire to determine sociodemographic and behavioural variables. Quality of life (QoL) and coping strategies (CS) were measured through validated instruments.ResultsRegarding the QoL dimensions, the general perception of QoL among these participants was considered good. Regarding CS, the adherent patients scored higher than the nonadherents.ConclusionsThe present study revealed that the perceived QoL can be maintained in individuals treated for HIV/AIDS. There is an association between high score of coping strategies and adherence to HAART.Copyright © 2022 Patricia de Oliveira França et al.

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