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Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research 2/2010

01-03-2010

Perceived social support, hope, and quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS: a case study from Nepal

Auteur: Sushil Yadav

Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research | Uitgave 2/2010

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Abstract

Purpose

This study investigates the relationship among perceived satisfaction from social support, hope, and QOL of PLWHA.

Method

A cross-sectional in design was applied, among a sample of 160 HIV-infected persons receiving treatment, care, and support from eight community-based NGOs. QOL was assessed using the WHO (QOL)-26 tool, and social support was assessed by use of a modified Sarason’s Social Support Questionnaire. A Hope Assessment Scale was also developed.

Results

The non-family support network was greater than family support network. Overall satisfaction from social support and hope was significantly correlated with QOL; the greatest effect of social support was on environmental functioning, and the lowest was on social relationships, emotional support was less a predictor of social relationship than other types of supports.

Conclusion

The effect of perceived satisfaction from social support was through the mediation variable hope. As it has widely been recognized that community-based support is vital for issues of quality of life, strategies to improve social support and hope intervention programs are strongly encouraged. The results of the study have implications for providing care, treatment, and psycho-social support to maintain or enhance quality of life of PLWHA.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Perceived social support, hope, and quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS: a case study from Nepal
Auteur
Sushil Yadav
Publicatiedatum
01-03-2010
Uitgeverij
Springer Netherlands
Gepubliceerd in
Quality of Life Research / Uitgave 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-009-9574-z

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