Quality of Life Measures in HIV/Aids in Tertiary Care

HIV/Aids have been a main global concern of public health due to its continuing spread. Longtime back, HIV/Aids pandemic created havoc with high mortalities, extensive stigma, disapproval, and intolerance worldwide. The perception of HIV/Aids as an extraordinary condition changed with initiation of treatment and prevention strategies. However there still is a dearth of knowledge regarding preventive measures for combatting the disease. There is a dire need to be knowledgeable about HIV/Aids, especially in the general public, health personnel, and medical students. A narrative review related to the quality of life (QOL) measures in HIV/Aids in tertiary care was achieved. All the relevant papers known to the author were included within the narrative review. This review emphasizes how good QOL plays a pivotal role in further betterment of people suffering with the agony of HIV/Aids. It is fundamental to recognize the importance of QOL measures in HIV/Aids patients. Thorough literature review reveals consistent paucity of knowledge about HIV/Aids, continuing existence of stigma and discriminatory behavior, disclosure-related difficulties, nonadherence towards treatment, mental health issues, spiritual beliefs, social challenges, provision of peer support, and caregivers care together all remain relatable issues still accompanied with this illness. Commitment directed towards QOL measures is vital to attain a harmonious balance in life. Thus, immense concern for achieving a good quality of life during any sort of illness must be given due emphasis. Interventions and formulation of policies as well as strategies for enhancement of QOL measures need to be implemented within healthcare. Health campaigns targeting the public masses including all healthcare providers (HCP) and medical students to initiate awareness towards QOL measures are the need of today.