The Relationship between Health Literacy of Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Their Quality of Life | ||
| Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 27, Issue 1, March 2025, Pages 134-146 PDF (311.46 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asalexu.2025.414962 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Esraa Abdullah Mostafa Farahat , Ali1; Abeer Mohamed El-Shatby Moursy2; Asmaa Ahmed Ibrahim , Morsy3 | ||
| 1Nursing supervisor Alexandria Fever Hospital | ||
| 2, Professor Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University | ||
| 3Assistant Professor Nursing Education, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Health literacy is a critical component of individual and public health, that impacts personal health outcomes. Patients with low health literacy may struggle to navigate the healthcare system, interpret medical terminology, and follow instructions for medications and treatments, leading to poor health outcomes and reduced quality of life. Objective: To determine the relationship between the health literacy of patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and their quality of life. Setting: The study was conducted in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Outpatient clinic at the Alexandria Fever Hospital which is affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Population. Subjects: A convenience sample of 245 adult HIV patients’ was selected from above mentioned setting. Tools: two tools were used. Tool I: Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) Patients’ Health Literacy Assessment Scale (HPHLAS), Tool II: Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) Patients’ Quality of Life Assessment Scale (HPQOLAS). Results: It was found that more than half of HIV patients had a moderate level of health literacy and more than three-quarters of patients had a moderate level of quality of life. Also, there were statistically significant positive correlations between health literacy and quality of life as p < (0.001). Conclusion: HL is closely related to the quality of life; individuals with high health literacy are more likely to have better health outcomes and better quality of life than those with low health literacy Recommendations: Provide regular education sessions to reinforce important information and promote ongoing learning for HIV patients. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Health Literacy; Quality of Life; Human Immunodeficiency Virus | ||
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