RESUMO
This study's objective was to evaluate quality of life in older adults living with HIV/AIDS and the associations with socio-demographic, economic, and clinical characteristics, using a cross-sectional design. Data were collected on demographics, disease history, and economic status according to the Brazilian Economic Classification Criterion and Targeted Quality of Life Instrument (HAT-QoL). A total of 201 elderly participated, with the following characteristics: males (63.7%), single or divorced (51.3%), economic classes C, D, or E (61.7%), and low schooling (53.7%). Nearly two-thirds (130, or 64.7%) had been infected by the sexual route. The following were significantly correlated with two or up to seven domains in the HAT-QoL: age, individual and family income, and time since diagnosis. Quality of life in elderly living with HIV/AIDS showed the lowest scores in the domains related to concern over disclosure of their diagnosis, sexual activity, and financial concerns. Age, income, and time since diagnosis were the variables that most accounted for altered quality of life.
Assuntos
Infecções por HIV/psicologia , Qualidade de Vida/psicologia , Adulto , Idoso , Brasil , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
O objetivo foi avaliar a qualidade de vida de idosos com HIV/AIDS e correlacioná-la às características sociodemográficas, econômicas e clínicas. Estudo transversal analítico que avaliou idosos que vivem com HIV/AIDS. Coletadas informações sociodemográficas, mórbidas e situação econômica de acordo com o Critério de Classificação Econômica Brasil, e Targeted Quality of Life Instrument (HAT-QoL) que avalia qualidade de vida. Participaram 201 idosos, do sexo masculino (63,7%), solteiros ou divorciados (51,3%), classe econômica C, D ou E (61,7%) e baixa escolaridade (53,7%). A forma de contágio prevalente foi a sexual 130 (64,7%). Apresentaram correlação significativa com dois ou até sete domínios do HAT-QoL: idade, renda individual e familiar, e tempo de diagnóstico. A qualidade de vida dos idosos que vivem com HIV/AIDS apresentou menores escores nos domínios preocupação com o sigilo, atividade sexual e preocupação financeira. Idade, renda e tempo de diagnóstico foram as variáveis que mais responderam pela alteração da qualidade de vida.
This study’s objective was to evaluate quality of life in older adults living with HIV/AIDS and the associations with socio-demographic, economic, and clinical characteristics, using a cross-sectional design. Data were collected on demographics, disease history, and economic status according to the Brazilian Economic Classification Criterion and Targeted Quality of Life Instrument (HAT-QoL). A total of 201 elderly participated, with the following characteristics: males (63.7%), single or divorced (51.3%), economic classes C, D, or E (61.7%), and low schooling (53.7%). Nearly two-thirds (130, or 64.7%) had been infected by the sexual route. The following were significantly correlated with two or up to seven domains in the HAT-QoL: age, individual and family income, and time since diagnosis. Quality of life in elderly living with HIV/AIDS showed the lowest scores in the domains related to concern over disclosure of their diagnosis, sexual activity, and financial concerns. Age, income, and time since diagnosis were the variables that most accounted for altered quality of life.
El objetivo fue evaluar calidad de vida de adultos mayores con VIH/SIDA y correlacionarlos con sus características sociodemográficas, económicas y clínicas. Se trata de un estudio transversal analítico que evaluó a pacientes ancianos, que viven con VIH/SIDA. Se analizan factores sociodemográficos, económicos y morbilidad, de acuerdo con el Criterio de Clasificación Económica de Brasil y el Targeted Quality of Life Instrument (HAT-QoL) para evaluar la calidad de vida. Los participantes fueron 201 hombres de edad avanzada (63,7%), solteros o divorciados (51,3%), con perfil económico clase C, D o E (61,7%) y baja escolaridad (53,7%). La forma predominante de transmisión fue sexual 130 (64,7%) y la comorbilidad más común cardiovascular 69 (34,3%). Las variables que se correlacionaron significativamente con siete dominios de HAT-QOL fueron: edad, renta personal y familiar y tiempo transcurrido desde el diagnóstico. La calidad de vida de los pacientes se ha visto comprometida en algunos aspectos: preocupaciones sobre confidencialidad, actividad sexual y preocupación financiera. Edad, ingresos y tiempo transcurrido desde el diagnóstico fueron variables que explicaron un cambio de calidad de vida.
