@article {2363, title = {Analysis of Quality of Life Factors in HIV/AIDS Patients at Example Health Center}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {16}, year = {2024}, month = {August 2024}, pages = {949-952}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {949}, abstract = {

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{\textquoteright}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{\textquoteright}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{\textquoteright}s treatment program and provide understanding to the family and community to help and interact with sufferers so that they do not feel ostracized.

}, keywords = {HIV/AIDS., independence, Quality of life}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2024.16.153}, author = {Asriwati Amirah and Asriwati Amirah and Lusianah Samosir} }