Improving the Quality of Life of PLWHA through the Combined Peer and Family Supporting Model

Abstract

People living with HIV / AIDS (PLWHA) have been facing several problems such as the
physiological problems as well as the stigma and discrimination that can increase their
psychological burden. This study aimed to analyze the combined supporting model on the
quality of life of PLWHA in RSUD dr. H.Ansari Saleh Banjarmasin. This study was an
observational study, by observing the quality of life of PLWHA who are assisted in the VCT
Poly Hospital of dr. H. Ansari Saleh Banjarmasin. The sample of this study were PLWHA
who were registered at dr. H. Ansari Saleh Banjarmasin. This study used purposive technique
with inclusion criteria, PLWHA who was first diagnosed as HIV positive by a physician,
adult, can read and write and willing to be a respondent. Exclusion criteria for PLWHA aged
< 19 years. The results showed that peer and family supporting model by peer and family
were significant that affected the quality of life of PLWHA so if the two models are
combined, it can be used to assist PLWHA.