Psychological Predictors of Quality of Life among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
Publication Date: 09/10/2020
Author(s): Zulkiflu Musa Argungu, Ado Shehu, Deborah J.Y.
Volume/Issue: Volume 3 , Issue 3 (2020)
Abstract:
Background: In high-income countries, psychological trauma is much more common in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) than the general population, and trauma is associated with worse current health and functioning. there is a dearth of research on the subject matter that has investigate the trends of psychological challenges facing PLWHAs in Nigeria and to compare their self-efficacy, depression, psychosocial well-being and quality of life among women people living with HIV/AIDS (WLWHAs) and men people living with HIV/AIDS (MLWHAs) in a developing country lie Nigeria. Objectives. This study examined and compared self-efficacy, depression, well-being, and quality of life among PLWHA in a developing country like Nigeria. Method. The cross-sectional predictive correlational design was used to select a final sample of 133 participants. Result. Compared to MLWHAs and WLWHAs reported lower levels of well-being (6.2 versus 10.3), higher levels of depression (17.9 versus 14.6), and poorer quality of life. Self-efficacy was similar among women (21.1) and men (22.4) LWHAs. A higher level of depression among WLWHAs was associated with much lower levels of subjective well-being and quality of life (physical health and psychological health). Conclusion. The findings suggest that WLWHAs face psychological problems and mental health challenges beyond those experienced by MLWHAs. Intervention programs dedicated to improving mental health and quality of life are greatly needed for HIV infected women.
