Table 2 Descriptive statistics of the French WHOQOL-HIV BREF (N = 586)
Domain or item | Item number | N | Missing (%) | Mean | SD | Skewness | Kurtosis | Floor effect (%) | Ceiling effect (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall QOL/General Health | |||||||||
Overall Quality of life | Q1 | 586 | – | 3.67 | 0.80 | − 0.45 | 3.43 | 1.0 | 12.6 |
General health perception | Q2 | 586 | – | 3.55 | 0.95 | −0.74 | 3.15 | 3.1 | 10.8 |
I. Physical health | 574 | 14.15 | 2.96 | ||||||
Pain and discomforta | Q3 | 582 | 0.7 | 3.93 | 1.10 | −0.72 | 2.56 | 2.4 | 41.1 |
HIV symptomsa | Q4 | 580 | 1.0 | 3.80 | 1.14 | −0.56 | 2.31 | 3.0 | 36.1 |
Energy and fatigue | Q14 | 582 | 0.7 | 3.35 | 0.89 | −0.36 | 3.00 | 2.8 | 7.1 |
Sleep and rest | Q14 | 578 | 1.4 | 3.06 | 1.17 | −0.35 | 2.11 | 13.6 | 7.3 |
II. Psychological health | 569 | 13.70 | 2.78 | ||||||
Positive feelings | Q6 | 581 | 0.9 | 3.33 | 0.96 | −0.51 | 3.19 | 5.7 | 8.7 |
Concentration | Q11 | 577 | 1.5 | 3.80 | 0.92 | −0.38 | 2.87 | 1.7 | 14.9 |
Bodily image and appearance | Q15 | 582 | 0.7 | 3.13 | 1.07 | −0.33 | 2.69 | 10.2 | 9.0 |
Self-esteem | Q24 | 577 | 1.5 | 3.52 | 0.93 | −0.67 | 3.39 | 3.6 | 10.8 |
Negative feelingsa | Q31 | 578 | 1.4 | 3.54 | 1.00 | −0.62 | 3.10 | 4.3 | 14.4 |
III. Level of independence | 560 | 14.65 | 3.49 | ||||||
Dependence on medication or treatmenta | Q5 | 571 | 2.6 | 3.32 | 1.55 | −0.22 | 1.49 | 17.4 | 37.5 |
Activities of daily living | Q20 | 583 | 0.5 | 4.14 | 0.97 | −1.13 | 3.83 | 1.9 | 44.3 |
Work capacity | Q22 | 579 | 1.2 | 3.69 | 0.94 | −0.82 | 3.48 | 2.8 | 16.3 |
Mobility | Q23 | 573 | 2.2 | 3.49 | 1.14 | −0.76 | 2.82 | 9.1 | 15.6 |
IV. Social relations | 557 | 13.91 | 3.03 | ||||||
Social support | Q17 | 577 | 1.5 | 3.85 | 0.96 | −0.96 | 3.90 | 3.1 | 24.1 |
Sexual activity | Q25 | 577 | 1.5 | 3.67 | 0.91 | −0.96 | 4.06 | 3.5 | 12.9 |
Personal relationships | Q26 | 571 | 2.6 | 2.77 | 1.25 | −0.02 | 1.87 | 22.4 | 7.2 |
Social inclusion | Q27 | 574 | 2.0 | 3.64 | 0.99 | −0.79 | 3.60 | 4.9 | 17.0 |
V. Environmental health | 557 | 14.37 | 2.57 | ||||||
Physical safety and security | Q12 | 582 | 0.7 | 3.51 | 0.99 | −0.79 | 3.52 | 6.4 | 12.0 |
Home environment | Q13 | 582 | 0.7 | 3.53 | 1.14 | −0.84 | 3.06 | 9.6 | 16.8 |
Financial resources | Q16 | 577 | 1.5 | 2.90 | 1.15 | −0.16 | 2.35 | 16.8 | 7.8 |
Opportunities to acquire new skills and information | Q18 | 580 | 1.0 | 3.65 | 0.94 | −0.79 | 3.53 | 3.1 | 14.5 |
Participation in and opportunities for recreation and leisure activities | Q19 | 578 | 1.4 | 3.02 | 1.15 | −0.27 | 2.27 | 13.8 | 7.8 |
Physical environment | Q28 | 577 | 1.5 | 3.98 | 0.96 | −1.20 | 4.56 | 3.3 | 30.3 |
Health and social care | Q29 | 576 | 1.7 | 4.16 | 0.83 | −1.18 | 4.72 | 0.9 | 36.6 |
Transport | Q30 | 576 | 1.7 | 3.95 | 0.96 | −1.11 | 4.33 | 3.3 | 29.0 |
VI. Spirituality/religion and personal beliefs | 570 | 15.04 | 3.35 | ||||||
Religion, spirituality and personal beliefs | Q7 | 580 | 1.0 | 3.35 | 1.18 | −0.51 | 2.44 | 10.0 | 15.2 |
Forgiveness and blamea | Q8 | 580 | 1.0 | 4.28 | 1.19 | −1.47 | 3.88 | 4.3 | 67.1 |
Concerns about the futurea | Q9 | 580 | 1.0 | 3.62 | 1.23 | −0.58 | 2.36 | 7.1 | 29.1 |
Death and dyinga | Q10 | 578 | 1.4 | 3.80 | 1.24 | −0.74 | 2.50 | 6.4 | 39.3 |