Formosa Journal of Science and Technology (FJST)
Vol. 4 No. 6 (2025): June 2025

Determinant Factors on Quality-of-Life PWH at Timika Jaya Community Health Center, Mimika Regency Central Papua Province

Jeannette Esther Maria Suak (Cenderawasih University)
Semuel Piter Irab (Cenderawasih University)
Hasmi Hasmi (Cenderawasih University)
Sarce Makaba (Cenderawasih University)
Yacob Ruru (Cenderawasih University)
Septevanus Rantetoding (Cenderawasih University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to determine the most dominant determinant and factors that affect the quality of life of people with HIV/AIDS (PWH) at the Timika Jaya Health Center. Types of quantitative research with cross-sectional design. Samples totaled 109 PWH taken in total sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed by chi-square test, Prevalence Ratio test and logistic regression analysis. The results of the study showed thatsignificant variables had an effect on the quality of life of PWH with a p-value of < α (0.05), there were 3 variables in order, namely comorbidities (p value 0.032) RP=1.411CI 95% (1.036-1.922),Drug side effects (p value 0.017) RP=3.907(1.343-11.346)and Stress (p value 0.022) RP=3.243 (1.266-8.307).Meanwhile, variables that had a non-significant effect on PWH quality of life with a p-value of > α (0.05) and a non-significant prevalence ratio value in order were compliance with ARV intake, coping mechanisms, stigma, and family support. The most dominant factors affecting the quality of life of PWH are drug side effects with ap value of 0.043; OR = 3.1; 95% CI (1.03–9.3).

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fjst

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Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Social Sciences

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Formosa Journal of Science and Technology (FJST) is an open-access scientific journal that publishing full-length research papers and review articles covering subjects that fall under the wide spectrum of science and technology. FJST journal is dedicated towards dissemination of knowledge related to ...