Original Research Articles
Characteristics and Quality of Life Among People Living with HIV at Drop-in Centres and Shelter Homes in Malaysia
Authors:
Poh Chua Siah ,
Departmnet of Applied Psychology, Lingnan University, 8 Castle Peak Road, TuenMun, HK
About Poh Chua
Department of Psychology and Counseling
Jiunn Han Tan
Department of Psychology and Counselling, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, MY
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine whether there are any significant differences in demographic characteristics and health-related Quality of Life (QoL) among people living with HIV (PLWH) at shelter homes and drop-in centres in Malaysia.
Method: 117 PLWH were recruited by using the purposive sampling method. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey.
Results: Significant differences were found between PLWH at shelter homes and drop-in centres, in their demographic characteristics and in the 3 factors in the HIV/AIDS-Targeted Quality of Life Instruments (HAT-QoL) – namely, overall function, health worries, and provider trust.
Conclusion: Due to the differences in characteristics and QoL among PLWH in these two settings, different approaches are suggested to assist PLWH from shelter homes and drop-in centres.
How to Cite:
Siah, P.C. and Tan, J.H., 2014. Characteristics and Quality of Life Among People Living with HIV at Drop-in Centres and Shelter Homes in Malaysia. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, 25(3), pp.64–77. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5463/dcid.v25i3.379
Published on
23 Dec 2014.
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