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ArticleIndian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS2010

Quality of life in HIV/AIDS.

K H Basavaraj, M A Navya, R Rashmi

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Article in Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 65 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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65citing papers in PubMed, 3 pooled it
1.8field-weighted citation impact, top 16% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

65 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 165 citations in OpenAlex.

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  4. Enhancing quality of life through tailored interventions for men living with HIV.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2026
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  6. Testing a model of health-related quality of life in women living with HIV infection.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2017
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

K H BasavarajDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
M A Navya
R Rashmi
JSS Medical College and Hospital · INJSS Academy of Higher Education and Research · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Given the longevity achievable with current prophylactic and therapeutic strategies for persons with HIV infection, quality of life (QOL) has emerged as a significant medical outcome measure, and its enhancement has an important goal. This review highlights the relevance and complexity of physical, psychological, and social factors as determinants of health-related quality of life in HIV-infected persons. Existing data suggest that physical manifestations, antiretroviral therapy, psychological well-being, social support systems, coping strategies, spiritual well-being, and psychiatric comorbidities are important predictors of QOL in this population. Consequently, the impact of HIV infection on the dimensions of QOL, including physical and emotional well-being, social support systems, and life roles, has emerged as a key issue for persons infected with HIV.

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AIDSantiretroviral therapyanxietycopingdepressionHIVpsychosocialquality of lifesocial support

Identifiers

PMID21716787
PMCPMC3122586
OpenAlexW1982269987

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