Research Articles

Influence of self-compassion on HIV-related stigma, health-related quality of life, and depression among HIV/AIDS patients

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 24 , issue 1-2 , 2025 , pages: 67–75

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2025.2523296

Author(s): Chinenye Joseph Aliche North West University, South Africa , Erhabor Sunday Idemudia North West University, South Africa , Michael O. Ezenwa Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

Keywords: HIV/AIDS patients , resilience , self-compassion , stigma , well-being

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Abstract

Background: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) may experience HIV-related stigma, which could negatively impact health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and increase symptoms of depression. Self-compassion is a positive personality attribute that may protect PLWHA against stigmatisation. Previous studies have not examined the influence of self-compassion on the association between HIV-related stigma, HRQoL, and depression.

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