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Quality of life and its associated factors among adult PLWHA on ART in Fako Division, South West Region of Cameroon

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  • Bombey Mary-Flavie Nkanjo
  • Ayuk Betrand Tambe
  • Achidi Aduni Ufuan
  • Sam Denise Movuh
  • Tendongfor Nicholas

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Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) remain a major global health challenge. This study assessed the quality of life and its associated factors among people living with human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (PLWHA) on antiretroviral therapy in two treatment centers in the South West Region of Cameroon. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 464 PLWHA on ART at two treatment centers in the Fako Division, Southwest Region of Cameroon, from June 2024 to August 2024. Quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life brief questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF). Data was analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences version 25.0. Statistical significance was set at a p-value

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  • Bombey Mary-Flavie Nkanjo & Ayuk Betrand Tambe & Achidi Aduni Ufuan & Sam Denise Movuh & Tendongfor Nicholas, 2026. "Quality of life and its associated factors among adult PLWHA on ART in Fako Division, South West Region of Cameroon," PLOS Mental Health, Public Library of Science, vol. 3(10), pages 1-15, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pmen00:0000697
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmen.0000697
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