Profil Demografi dan Sokongan Sosial dalam kalangan People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) di Lembah Klang.

Autor: Roshaizad, Najwa Afiqa, Mukhtar, Firdaus, Mohan, Sindhu Nair, Ibrahim, Norhayati, Subhi, Nasrudin
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Zdroj: e-BANGI Journal; 2024, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p544-556, 13p
Abstrakt: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system in the human body, and people living with HIV (PLHIV) need to rely on lifelong medication to lead a life similar to that of a normal people. Dependence on HIV medication has many negative effect on idividuals, including physical fatigue, emotional strain, financial strain, and changes in routines. Hence, social support is crucial for them to cope with this situation and improve their quality of life. This study aims to explore the demographic profile and level of social support received by PLHIV in the Klang Valley. A total of 165 participants took part in this cross-sectional study. A purposive sampling method was used, involving respondents aged 18 to 60 years. The first part of the questionnaire involved demographic information (location, gender, age, ethnicity, marital status, education level, occupation, duration of HIV infection, mode of HIV transmission, duration of HAART treatment, other illnesses besides HIV), and the second part was the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS-M) questionnaire. The study found that 94.5% of respondents were male, with the majority 32.1% in the age range of 40 to 50 years. The most common mode of HIV transmission was through sexual contact, accounting for 49.1% compared to needle use - 44.2%. Additionally, the study revealed that the level of social support received by respondents was high - 50.9%, 38.2% received moderate social support, and only 10.9% received low social support. Therefore, the level of social support for PLHIV shows a positive trend but needs to be further refined in efforts to reduce self-stigma and enhance the confidence of PLHIV for an overall better quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index