The Association Between Leisure Activity Engagement and Health-Related Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older People With HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Middle-aged and older adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at risk for decreased health-related quality of life (HRQoL), which may be improved by engaging in leisure activities. We examined associations between HRQoL and participation in cognitive, physical, social, and passive leisure activities, and whether depressive symptoms mediated these relationships. Wilson and Cleary's conceptual model of HRQoL guided this study.

Research design and methods

In this cross-sectional observational study, we enrolled 174 adults living with HIV aged 40 and older (M = 51.3, SD = 7.03). Participants completed assessments of leisure activities, depressive symptoms, and HRQoL. Data were analyzed using Spearman's rho correlations, hierarchal multiple re

SUBMITTER: Wion RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9372889 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature