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Coping strategy as a predictor of quality of life among people living with the human immunodeficiency virus: A cross-sectional study
- Source :
- Telangana Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 69-74 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024.
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Abstract
- Context: Coping is a modifiable factor that promotes mental well-being. Among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it might affect outcomes such as quality of life (QOL). Objective: This study aims to determine the role of coping strategies as a predictor of QOL among HIV outpatients in a general hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 200 HIV patients under treatment. Consecutive clinic attendees were surveyed using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the 32-item Coping Strategies Inventory, and the World Health Organization QOL in HIV–BREF scale. Statistical analysis was conducted with a significance level set at 0.05. Results: Respondents, with a mean age of 35.54 (standard deviation = 10.88), were predominantly female (67.5%). After accounting for age and gender, linear regression analysis revealed that engagement coping positively predicted all domains (physical, psychological, independence level, social relationships, environment, and spirituality) of QOL (P < 0.05). Disengagement coping, however, emerged as a predictor solely for the social relationship domain (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Coping is a significant determinant of life quality among HIV patients and should be considered in the holistic treatment of patients.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 27728706 and 24558559
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Telangana Journal of Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.247f25fc704b40e6912b58e62f96f0f5
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/tjp.tjp_41_23