QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN THE KARNATAKA, KERALA AND TAMIL NADU AIDS PREVENTION SOCIETIES

Vasundharaa S. Nair; Mathew C.P.

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2016

QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN THE KARNATAKA, KERALA AND TAMIL NADU AIDS PREVENTION SOCIETIES

Vasundharaa S. Nair, Mathew C. P.

Abstract :

The Literature could not trace adequate evidences of emotional and family issues of PLHA as a result of Stigma and Discrimination as the Indian studies are focused more on fiscal, vulnerability and behavioural aspects. Hence it is important to understand and establish the effect of Stigma and Discrimination on the Quality of Life of PLHA. This mixed method research study with a sample size of 60, having 20 participants each across states, has used WHOQOL–BREF scale, Barbara Berger’s HIV Stigma Scale along with in–depth interviews. The research study understanding the best practices in improving the Quality of Life proposes a 7–step Intervention Model which can be replicated across all Care Providing Societies of NACO.