Qualidade de vida e adesão à medicação antirretroviral em pessoas com HIV

Objectives To assess and correlate the quality of life and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people with HIV. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed with 45 outpatients with HIV. The instruments used were: a questionnaire to assess adherence to antiretroviral therapy (CEAT- HIV), and a scale for assessing quality of life in people with HIV (HAT-QoL). A descriptive analysis was performed and the Spearman’s linear correlation test was used. Results Quality of life was compromised in the dimensions related to overall function; sexual function; health, disclosure and financial worries; and HIV mastery. Poor adherence prevailed in 51.3% of participants. The correlation between the scores of the scales was statistically significant in the dimensions of medication concerns and provider trust. Conclusion The quality of life was compromised in six dimensions of the scale and adherence scale was inadequate in most people with HIV.