scholarly journals Self-Forgiveness and Life Satisfaction in People Living with HIV/AIDS

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mudgal, S. ◽  
Tiwari, G. K.
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Normal Individuals ◽  
Self Forgiveness ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Healthy Persons ◽  
Hiv Aids

The basic goals of the present study were to explore the nature and patterns of relationship between self-forgiveness and life satisfaction of the participants diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and normal healthy persons with no reported chronic physical and/or mental health problems. A total of eighty participants comprising forty diagnosed HIV/AIDS adult patients aged 30 to 42 years (M = 35.50, SD = 4.77) and forty normal individuals aged 19 to 40 years (M =26.81, SD = 4.79) took part in the study whose self-forgiveness and life satisfaction were measured through standardized psychometric tools. The results of the present study demonstrated that the participants inflicted with HIV/AIDS had lower mean self-forgiveness score as compared to their normal counterparts. The same trend was found to be recurring again for the life satisfaction scores of HIV/AIDS and normal participants. The results of the study have been discussed in the light of current theoretical background of forgiveness, life satisfaction and chronic disease. The findings of the study have important implications for policy makers, health professionals, caregivers, students, researchers and administrators.

The Relationship between Life Satisfaction and Quality of Life among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kermanshah‐West of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 2218-2224
Author(s):  
Nahid Khademi ◽  
Shahram Saeidi ◽  
Alireza Zangeneh ◽  
Fareba Saeidi ◽  
Maryam Choobtashani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Patterns of Co-occurring Comorbidities in People Living With HIV

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide De Francesco ◽  
Sebastiaan O Verboeket ◽  
Jonathan Underwood ◽  
Emmanouil Bagkeris ◽  
Ferdinand W Wit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
The Other ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Shared Risk ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background The aims of this study were to identify common patterns of comorbidities observed in people living with HIV (PLWH), using a data-driven approach, and evaluate associations between patterns identified. Methods A wide range of comorbidities were assessed in PLWH participating in 2 independent cohorts (POPPY: UK/Ireland; AGEhIV: Netherlands). The presence/absence of each comorbidity was determined using a mix of self-reported medical history, concomitant medications, health care resource use, and laboratory parameters. Principal component analysis (PCA) based on Somers’ D statistic was applied to identify patterns of comorbidities. Results PCA identified 6 patterns among the 1073 POPPY PLWH (85.2% male; median age [interquartile range {IQR}], 52 [47–59] years): cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), mental health problems, cancers, metabolic disorders, chest/other infections. The CVDs pattern was positively associated with cancer (r = .32), metabolic disorder (r = .38), mental health (r = .16), and chest/other infection (r = .17) patterns (all P < .001). The mental health pattern was correlated with all the other patterns (in particular cancers: r = .20; chest/other infections: r = .27; both P < .001). In the 598 AGEhIV PLWH (87.6% male; median age [IQR], 53 [48–59] years), 6 patterns were identified: CVDs, chest/liver, HIV/AIDS events, mental health/neurological problems, STDs, and general health. The general health pattern was correlated with all the other patterns (in particular CVDs: r = .14; chest/liver: r = .15; HIV/AIDS events: r = .31; all P < .001), except STDs (r = –.02; P = .64). Conclusions Comorbidities in PLWH tend to occur in nonrandom patterns, reflecting known pathological mechanisms and shared risk factors, but also suggesting potential previously unknown mechanisms. Their identification may assist in adequately addressing the pathophysiology of increasingly prevalent multimorbidity in PLWH.

scholarly journals Pain and Suffering: The Reality of Being Positive with HIV/AIDS

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 479
Author(s):  
Retno Lestari ◽  
Wenny Nugrahati Carsita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Pain And Suffering ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS remains a global health problem and affects the overall quality of life. People living with HIV/AIDS are at risk for developing mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. This condition can fuel additional problems, such as non-compliance in taking HIV medications. This study aimed to explore the meaning in life while living with HIV/AIDS among people in West Java.This study used an interpretive phenomenological approach. Data were collected by in-depth interviews among 7 participants who experienced HIV-positive. The results were analyzed by Van Manen method. Four themes were identified in this study: (1) experiencing mental suffering, (2) be free from mental suffering, (3) trust the HIV/AIDS disease is not contagious and there is a hope to liveand (4) performing activities to improve the quality of life. Participantsfeels that living with HIV/AIDS is not easy. They suffered from fear and anxiety, on the other hand it emerged as a hope and decision to seek support, treatment, and performing activities to improve the quality of life.

scholarly journals Integrating mental health in global initiatives for HIV/AIDS

2005 ◽  
Vol 187 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melvyn C. Freeman ◽  
Vikram Patel ◽  
Pamela Y. Collins ◽  
Jose M. Bertolote
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
World Health ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

SummaryA more prominent role is needed for mental health interventions in global HIV/AIDS initiatives – such as the World Health Organization ‘3 by 5’ Initiative. Significant numbers of infected people have, or develop, mental health problems, and this often adversely impacts on HIV/AIDS treatment and adherence. Integrating psychiatric and psychosocial interventions should benefit both the mental and the physical health of people living with HIV/AIDS.

scholarly journals The Socioeconomic Implications among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Sudan: Challenges and Coping Strategies

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 446-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salwa M. Ismail ◽  
Fatimah Kari ◽  
Adeeba Kamarulzaman
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Socioeconomic Impacts ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Economic Information ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

To determine the socioeconomic impacts among HIV-infected persons in Sudan and examine whether there are significant variations in coping strategies between infected men and women, a primary survey was conducted among infected persons (n = 555). Discriminant function was used to analyze the data. We found significant variation in the coping strategies (<.001). HIV/AIDS impacts were more critical for women. Infected people have 3 alternatives in coping with the changes in their income and expenditure, that is, borrow, utilize savings, or sell assets. Policy makers should consider economic information in planning health care to mitigate the impacts and remove the gender gap.

scholarly journals Pain and Suffering: The Reality of Being Positive with HIV/AIDS

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 479
Author(s):  
Retno Lestari ◽  
Wenny Nugrahati Carsita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Pain And Suffering ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS remains a global health problem and affects the overall quality of life. People living with HIV/AIDS are at risk for developing mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. This condition can fuel additional problems, such as non-compliance in taking HIV medications. This study aimed to explore the meaning in life while living with HIV/AIDS among people in West Java.This study used an interpretive phenomenological approach. Data were collected by in-depth interviews among 7 participants who experienced HIV-positive. The results were analyzed by Van Manen method. Four themes were identified in this study: (1) experiencing mental suffering, (2) be free from mental suffering, (3) trust the HIV/AIDS disease is not contagious and there is a hope to liveand (4) performing activities to improve the quality of life. Participantsfeels that living with HIV/AIDS is not easy. They suffered from fear and anxiety, on the other hand it emerged as a hope and decision to seek support, treatment, and performing activities to improve the quality of life.

scholarly journals Perspectives of Health Care Providers Working with HIV Positive Clients on Nutritional Challenges Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kigali, Rwanda

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tafadzwa Dzinamarira ◽  
Gashema Pierre ◽  
Michael Habtu ◽  
Rosemary Okova ◽  
Tafadzwa Dzinamarira
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Nutritional Management ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Efforts to control the Human Immunodeficiency Virus epidemic in Rwanda have seen remarkable success over the years. Effective antiretroviral therapy has played great role in improving longevity among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). While this is the case, there are various nutritional challenges, which are often faced, among PLWH. Guided by the Rwanda country guidelines for nutritional management for PLWH and WHO recommendations, this study aimed to explore the perspectives of health care providers (HCPs) working with PLWH on nutritional challenges faced by their clients in Kigali, Rwanda. We conducted a qualitative study using in-depth interviews to collect data. A non-probability purposive sampling was employed to recruit HCPs. Data analysis was based on the naturalistic paradigm. We followed the hybrid approach in conducting thematic analysis. Three themes were identified. First, HCPs had good knowledge on nutritional requirements for PLWH. They demonstrated good communication skills and adequate counseling skills that were necessary for addressing concerns on nutrition from their clients. Secondly, it emerged that HCPs perceived a lack of resources to be the major challenge faced in nutritional management of their clients. From theme three, it emerged that, from HCPs experiences, food insecurity and lack of feeding supplements were the main causes of malnutrition among PLWH in Kigali, Rwanda. From the HCPs perspective, there is a need to improve healthcare institutions capacity to manage nutritional challenges faced by PLWH. To achieve this, policy makers need to channel adequate resources for this cause.

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