@article{oai:nagoya.repo.nii.ac.jp:00012665,
 author = {YAMAMOTO, Sushil Yadav},
 journal = {国際開発研究フォーラム, Forum of International Development Studies},
 month = {Mar},
 note = {This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship among perceived satisfaction from social support, hope and quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). A sample of 160 HlV infected persons receiving treatment, care, and support from eight non- governmental organizations (NGOs) were interviewed. Quality of life (QOL) was assessed using the World Health Organization's (WHO) quality of life tool (WHOQOL -26) and perceived satisfaction from social support was assessed by using a modified Sarason's Social Support Questionnaire. A hope assessment scale was also developed. The PLWHA had less stigma and they disclosed their HIV status to receive support. Perceived satisfaction from social support, hope and QOL correlated with gender, but did not correlate with other demographic factors. Non-family support network was greater than family support network. Overall perceived satisfaction from social support and hope was significantly correlated with QOL. The greatest effect of perceived satisfaction from social support was on environmental functioning and the lowest was on social relationships. Emotional support was a lesser predictor of social relationship than other types of supports. Perceived satisfaction from informational and tangible support was the best predictor of hope and QOL. Furthermore, there was a significant positive relationship among perceived satisfaction from social support, hope and quality of life. The results of the study have implications for providing social support including care and treatment to foster hope and enhance the quality of life of PLWHA.},
 pages = {233--257},
 title = {The Relationship among Perceived Satisfaction from Social Support, Hope and Quality of Life (QOL) of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): A Case Study from Nepal},
 volume = {40},
 year = {2011}
}