Domains of life satisfaction among patients living with HIV: A factor analytic study of the quality of life inventory

AIDS Behav. 2006 Jan;10(1):53-8. doi: 10.1007/s10461-005-9027-9.

Abstract

This study sought to identify multidimensional factors of life satisfaction in individuals with HIV through a factor analysis of the Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI), and to examine the relationship of these factors to health-related quality of life, depression, and medication adherence. Four quality of life domains emerged: Achievement, Self-Expression, Environment, and Interpersonal Relationships. QOLI means were substantially lower than the normative means and were significantly related to the SF-12 mental (but not the physical) component summary. Multidimensional assessments of quality of life in HIV may help specify targets sensitive to psychosocial interventions.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Achievement
  • Adult
  • Depression / epidemiology
  • Depression / psychology
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology
  • HIV Infections / psychology*
  • Health Behavior
  • Humans
  • Personal Satisfaction*
  • Psychotherapy / methods
  • Quality of Life / psychology*
  • Social Support
  • Surveys and Questionnaires*