title: [Quality of life in women with HIV/AIDS in a municipality in the state of São Paulo].
abstract: High potency antiretroviral therapy brings benefits to people with HIV/AIDS, related to survival, chronicity and quality of life. The objective of this quantitative and cross-sectional study was to assess the quality of life of women with HIV/AIDS, using the WHOQOL--HIV bref and its association with sociodemographic variables. The study was performed in outpatient clinics specialized in care to HIV/AIDS patients. Of the 106 interviewed women, 99.1% were heterosexual and 92.4% were infected sexually. Among the domains of quality of life, spirituality had the highest score (65.7), followed by physical (64.7), psychological (60.6), social relationships (59.5). Level of independence (58.6) and environment (54.5) scored the lowest. The factors low socioeconomic and educational levels were associated with different domains of quality of life, showing the relationship between quality of life and living conditions. Challenges persist in the scope of social, affective and financial relations, which require effective interventions regarding empowerment of women with HIV/AIDS.
authors: Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. joicegaspar@yhaoo.com.br
authors: Joice
authors: J
authors: Gaspar
authors: Renata Karina
authors: RK
authors: Reis
authors: Fernanda Maria Vieira
authors: FM
authors: Pereira
authors: Lis Aparecida
authors: LA
authors: de Souza Neves
authors: Carolina
authors: C
authors: de Castro Castrighini
authors: Elucir
authors: E
authors: Gir
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D055815:Young Adult