People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are frequently confronted with severe social issues such as rejection, abandonment, criticism, and stigma. This would negatively affect their quality of life. Several studies have been conducted so far to assess factors affecting the health-related quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Ethiopia. However, to our knowledge, there is no previous study that has summarized the results of the studies that investigated health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among PLWHA in Ethiopia. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to estimate the pooled prevalence of HRQOL and its association with social support among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) on ART in Ethiopia.
Authors: Nebiyu Mengistu, Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Seid Shumye, Solomon Yimer, Daniel Sisay, Abdene Weya Kaso, Temesgen Muche, Chalachew Kassaw, Negasa Eshete Soboksa, Wondwosen Molla, Alemayehu Molla, Bereket Duko
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-022-01985-z
Publish Year: 2022
