Quality of Life among Individuals with HIV in Lahore: The Role of Resilience: Quality of Life with HIV in Lahore Population: Resilience Role

Mansoor Ahmed; Abia Nazim; Hephsibah Younis

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v8i4.1223

Authors

Mansoor Ahmed Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
Abia Nazim Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
Hephsibah Younis Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v8i4.1223

Keywords:

Resilience, Quality of Life, HIV, Income

Abstract

Resilience is the ability to bounce back in difficult situations such as trauma, stress, and adversity. Being diagnosed with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an extremely traumatic and stressful experience that can also lead to stigma and discrimination. Objectives: To find any significant association between resilience and Quality of Life (QOL) among individuals with HIV. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Forman Christian College from June 2020 to December 2020. The participants were mainly selected from the 3 different HIV rehabilitation centers based in Lahore (n=300) with age ranges from 18 to 65 years (Mean=32.7, SD=7.93). Results: The findings of the study illustrate that there is a positive association between resilience and QOL among individuals with HIV; Resilience is also positively associated with demographic variables like income, education, and gender. Furthermore, study findings demonstrate that resilience predicts a direct positive effect on individuals with HIV’s QOL. Conclusions: It was concluded that by cultivating resilience, individuals with HIV can improve their physical and mental health and effectively manage their illness.

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