Page No,221-230
Swaran Lata
Banaras Hindu University
Chelli Kavya
Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Ananthapuramu
Jaya Chakravarty
Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University
Amrita Soni, Heera Lal, A. K. Singhal and Sunil Kumar Misra
U.P. State AIDS Control Society
Aatika Siddiqui
Banaras Hindu University
HIV/AIDS is one of the deadliest diseases in the world which has a major psychological
impact leading to higher chances of developing negative psychological states among
PLHIV. The study sought to examine negative psychological states, quality of life and
medical adherence among PLHIV. A quantitative, correlational research design was
followed. A sample of one hundred PLHIV (69 males and 31 females) from ART center,
IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India was recruited using a purposive sampling
method. The WHOQOL HIV BREF, ADSS, death anxiety and medical adherence scale
were administered. Statistical analyses included independent t-tests, Pearson
correlations, and multiple regression. Moderate level of negative psychological states
were observed with PLHIV experiencing average anxiety, depression, below average
stress, low death anxiety, high quality of life and average medical adherence. Gender
difference was found in depression, stress, death anxiety, quality of life and medical
adherence except in anxiety. Moreover, anxiety, depression, stress, and death anxiety
were significantly negatively associated with quality of life. Depression and death anxiety
were identified as significant predictors of quality of life. Conclusion: Findings underscores
the substantial benefits of ART and counselling provided at ART centre in diminishing
negative psychological states and bolstering QOL among PLHIV. Ultimately, this
combined intervention may serve as a beacon of progress, offering a supportive pathway
for enhancing the lives of PLHIV.