Qualidade de vida e adesão à medicação antirretroviral em pessoas com HIV Quality of life and adherence to antiretroviral medication in people with HIV

Objective: To assess and correlate the quality of life and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people with HIV. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed with 45 outpatients with HIV. The instruments used were: a questionnaire to assess adherence to antiretroviral therapy (CEAT- HIV), and a scale for assessing quality of life in people with HIV (HAT-QoL). A descriptive analysis was performed and the Spearman’s linear correlation test was used. Results: Quality of life was compromised in the dimensions related to overall function; sexual function; health, disclosure and financial worries; and HIV mastery. Poor adherence prevailed in 51.3% of participants. The correlation between the scores of the scales was statistically significant in the dimensions of medication concerns and provider trust. Conclusion: The quality of life was compromised in six dimensions of the scale and adherence scale was inadequate in most people with HIV. Descritores Cuidados de enfermagem; Adesao a medicacao; HIV; Infeccoes por HIV; Qualidade de vida