Volume 7 | Issue -2
Volume 7 | Issue -2
Volume 7 | Issue -2
Volume 7 | Issue -2
Volume 7 | Issue -2
Background and Purpose: HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of the world’s most serious public health challenges. In India, as per 2023 estimates, adult HIV prevalence in India is approximately 0.21%, with about 23.19 lakh (2.3 million) people living with HIV (PLHIV). Women, particularly in the age group of 15-49 years, account for a substantial portion of new HIV infections in India. The management of HIV/AIDS extends beyond medical treatment. Numerous studies show that resilience plays a significant role in patient outcomes. Resilience can be defined as the ability to adapt positively during challenging times and is known to affect the quality of life significantly. The primary aims of this study were to (a) assess the resilience among women living with HIV/AIDS, (b) assess the Quality of life among women living with HIV/AIDS, (c) To identify relationship between resilience and quality of life among women living with HIV/AIDS Material and Methods: The study was conducted in a selected ART centre of Maharashtra, India using a cross-sectional approach on 255 samples who were selected using nonprobability convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using a five-point resilience scale and quality of life of women was assessed using WHOQoL HIV BREF Scale. Results: The results shows that majority of the sample (65.1%) experienced low resilience and (34.9%) of the samples experienced high resilience. In quality of life, the domains of social relationship (12.28+ 3.61) and spirituality (12.79+ 4.12) was found to be significantly low. It was seen that there is a positive correlation between resilience and quality of life among women living with HIV/AIDS.Conclusion: The implication of this study suggests the importance resilience building strategies by health care providers into HIV/AIDS care. This study also highlights the importance of holistic approach to HIV/AIDS treatment that addresses social, spiritual and psychological aspects of treatment ultimately fostering resilience and empowering individuals to manage their condition more effectively.