P-37 Quality of life, depression, anxiety and stress among older adults living with HIV/AIDS in Kingston and St Andrew, Jamaica during the COVID-19 pandemic
Author(s):
T Edwards
Year of Presentation:
2023
Objective: To assess the quality of life and mental health of older adults living with HIV/AIDS in the Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A quantitative non- experiment design cross-sectional study was conducted between the period of February 2022 to August 2022, among 204 participants and who were 50 years and older from healthcare centres and HIV/AIDS support centres. The standardized WHOQOLHIV-BREF and DASS-21 were utilised to assess quality of life and mental health respectively. A Brief Researcher-developed assessment tool assessed the impact of COVID-19 on the participants.
Results: The socio-demographic profile revealed more male participants than females. All participants were being maintained on antiretroviral therapy. Majority reported an overall good quality of life. The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress was found to be less than 40%. Also, majority reported satisfaction with family, community and national support during the COVID-19 pandemic. There was no statistical difference observed in relation with quality of life and depression, anxiety and stress.
Conclusion: In sum, among older adults living with HIV/ AIDS during the COVID-19 pandemic, the quality of life was rate as good while depression, anxiety and stress levels were considered low.