Predictors of quality of life and adherence in HIV

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Psychological factors as predictors of HIV-related quality of life and adherence

• IRAS ID

  168270

• Contact name

  Bruce A Fernie

• Contact email

  bruce.fernie@kcl.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  King's College London

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 5 months, 6 days

• Research summary

  The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a slowly replicating retrovirus that infects cells in the immune system. People living with HIV experience a high prevalence of mental health issues. This study proposes a one-phase cross-sectional design and aims to identify psychological predictors of HIV-related quality of life, healthcare utilisation, and adherence to medication.

• REC name

  London - Dulwich Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  15/LO/0266

• Date of REC Opinion

  5 Mar 2015

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion