Age-related effects on symptom status and health-related quality of life in persons with HIV/AIDS.
Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is linked to symptom status and may be related to age in HIV-positive persons. Data were collected in a multisite HIV-positive sample (N = 1,217) using an HIV-specific HRQOL and three symptom status instruments according to the Wilson and Cleary HRQOL model. Multiple stepwise linear regression analysis found that younger age predicted higher sexual function (ΔR(2) = .12, p < .01) and older age predicted greater provider trust (ΔR(2) = .04, p < .01). No significant differences were found in symptom status or the other seven HRQOL dimensions. Although older HIV-positive persons reported more comorbidities, they did not report more symptoms.
Hunter College, CUNY, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, New York, NY 10010, USA. kathynokes@aol.com
Kathleen M
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Nokes
Christopher Lance
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Coleman
Mary Jane
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Hamilton
Inge B
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Corless
Elizabeth
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Sefcik
Kenn M
KM
Kirksey
Lucille Sanzero
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Eller
Jeanne
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Kemppainen
Pamela J
PJ
Dole
Patrice K
PK
Nicholas
Nancy R
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Reynolds
Eli Haugen
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Bunch
William L
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Holzemer
Dean J
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Wantland
Yun-Fang
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Tsai
Marta
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Rivero-Mendez
Gladys E
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Canaval
D017677:Age Distribution; D000375:Aging; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors