Peer-Care Model Development (Peer Support–Based Community Nursing) to Improve Treatment Adherence and Quality of Life in People Living With HIV

Yosep Purnairawan (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sukabumi)
Iwan Permana (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sukabumi)
Herlina Lidiyawati (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sukabumi)
Erdina Yuli Agustin (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sukabumi)
Kayla Ivanka Salsabila (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sukabumi)

Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
Vol. 8 No. 6 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research: December 2026

The management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains suboptimal, particularly in terms of treatment adherence and quality of life, calling for community-based solutions to strengthen social support for people living with HIV. This study aimed to develop the PEER-CARE Model to improve treatment adherence and quality of life among people living with HIV within the community. This study employed a one-group pre-test and post-test design involving 15 people living with HIV in Region IV of Sukabumi Regency, selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using the MMAS-8, WHOQOL-HIV BREF, and MSPSS, which have demonstrated satisfactory validity and reliability in previous validation studies. Data were analysed using a paired-samples t-test, with effect size calculated using Cohen’s d. There was a statistically significant increase in treatment adherence, quality of life and perceived social support following the intervention (p<0.05). The PEER-CARE Model had a significant effect on treatment adherence and quality of life among people living with HIV.