Dynamics of the Life Quality Parameters in HIV-Positive Patients With Opiate Dependence

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate QL (the quality of life) in HIV-positive (ОDHIV+) and HIV-negative (ODHIV-) patients with opiate dependence before and after treatment at the stage of remission establishment and stabilization. SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life in studied samples. ODHIV+ patients showed significantly lower QL level compared to ODHIV- patients. Despite of the positive dynamics of QL parameters after the treatment in ODHIV+ subjects, their values were still significantly lower than in healthy individuals at the stage of remission establishment and stabilization which indicates a failure of a basic therapy course to normalize QL in such patients and the need for correction of the existing management tactics regarding them with the use of a long-term complex program of treatment and rehabilitation.