Analysis of Quality of Life Factors in HIV/AIDS Patients at Example Health Center

People with HIV / AIDS are vulnerable in living their lives. The presence of a viral load in him causes physical disorders due to the progressive influence of the body's immunity resulting in opportunistic infections with various symptoms that appear. As a result, a reaction appears to the emotional or psychological aspects of the sufferer due to the influence of the sufferer's physical disorders. The aim of the research is to analyze the effect of quality of life on HIV / AIDS patients at Teladan Community Health Centers in 2020 The research design is an analytical survey with a cross sectional approach. The population was 360 people with a probability sampling technique of 78 people. Data analysis used univariate, bivariate with chi-square test and multivariate with multivariable logistic regression test. The results of research using bivariate tests using Chi-Square obtained a p - value of 0.002 < 0.05, meaning that there is an influence of the level of independence of HIV/AIDS patients on the quality of life at the Teladan Medan Community Health Center in 2020. There is an influence of intellectual function on the quality of life of HIV/AIDS patients. The p - value obtained was 0.011<0.05. There was an influence of depression in sufferers on the quality of life of HIV/AIDS sufferers, the p - value obtained was 0.010<0.05. The factor that has the most influence on the quality of life of HIV/AIDS patients is the level of independence factor which has a value of Exp(B)/OR = 3.943, meaning that the level of independence of those experiencing dependency means they have a chance of having a weight quality of life that is 3.9 times higher than those who are independent. It is recommended to involve HIV/AIDS sufferers in every service related to the sufferer's treatment program and provide understanding to the family and community to help and interact with sufferers so that they do not feel ostracized.