World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument – HIV Version (WHOQOL-HIV)

Q: How is the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument – HIV Version (WHOQOL-HIV) scored?

Scores range from 4 to 20. Interpretation levels: Poor Quality of Life (4-9), Moderate Quality of Life (10-14), Good Quality of Life (15-20).

Q: Is the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument – HIV Version (WHOQOL-HIV) free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument – HIV Version (WHOQOL-HIV)

A 120-item self-report instrument developed by the WHO to assess quality of life across six domains in individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

120 Questions

~30 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument – HIV Version (WHOQOL-HIV) was developed by WHOQOL Group (2002). It is designed to measure Quality of Life in People Living with HIV/AIDS. The scale is intended for use with Adults living with HIV/AIDS.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 120 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Physical, Psychological, Level of Independence, Social Relationships, Environment, Spirituality/Religion/Personal Beliefs, Overall QoL.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Physical	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,43,44,63,64,90,93	16
Psychological	11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,45,65,66,67,68,69,91,94,95	20
Level of Independence	22,23,24,25,26,46,47,70,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104	16
Social Relationships	27,28,29,48,49,50,51,52,71,72,73,74,75,87,89,96	16
Environment	30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,92	32
Spirituality/Religion/Personal Beliefs	105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120	16
Overall QoL	60,61,62,88	4

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = 1 (e.g., Not at all / Very dissatisfied / Very poor / Never), 2 = 2 (e.g., A little / Dissatisfied / Poor / Seldom), 3 = 3 (e.g., Moderately / Neither / Quite often), 4 = 4 (e.g., Very much / Satisfied / Good / Very often), 5 = 5 (e.g., Extremely / Very satisfied / Very good / Always).

The scale includes 48 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 4 to 20. Interpretation guidelines:

Poor Quality of Life: 4 – 9
Moderate Quality of Life: 10 – 14
Good Quality of Life: 15 – 20

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha typically > 0.70 across domains.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.

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About You

Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

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Instructions

This questionnaire asks how you feel about your quality of life, health, or other areas of your life. Please answer all the questions based on your experiences over the last two weeks. Choose the response option that best describes your situation.

1 1 (e.g., Not at all / Very dissatisfied / Very poor / Never)

2 2 (e.g., A little / Dissatisfied / Poor / Seldom)

3 3 (e.g., Moderately / Neither / Quite often)

4 4 (e.g., Very much / Satisfied / Good / Very often)

5 5 (e.g., Extremely / Very satisfied / Very good / Always)

Do you worry about your pain or discomfort?

1 (e.g., Not at all / Very dissatisfied / Very poor / Never) 2 (e.g., A little / Dissatisfied / Poor / Seldom) 3 (e.g., Moderately / Neither / Quite often) 4 (e.g., Very much / Satisfied / Good / Very often) 5 (e.g., Extremely / Very satisfied / Very good / Always)

How difficult is it for you to handle any pain or discomfort?

To what extent do you feel that (physical) pain prevents you from doing what you need to do?

How easily do you get tired?

How much are you bothered by fatigue?

Do you have any difficulties with sleeping?

How much do any sleep problems worry you?

How much are you bothered by any unpleasant physical problems related to your HIV infection?

To what extent do you fear possible future (physical) pain?

To what extent are you bothered by fears of developing any physical problem?

How much do you experience positive feelings in your life?

How much do you enjoy life?

How positive do you feel about the future?

How well are you able to concentrate?

How much do you value yourself?

How much confidence do you have in yourself?

Do you feel inhibited by your looks?

Is there any part of your appearance which makes you feel uncomfortable?

How worried do you feel?

How much do any feelings of sadness or depression interfere with your everyday functioning?

How much do any feelings of depression bother you?

To what extent do you have difficulty in performing your routine activities?

How much are you bothered by any limitations in performing everyday living activities?

How much do you need any medication to function in your daily life?

How much do you need any medical treatment to function in your daily life?

To what extent does your quality of life depend on the use of medical substances or medical aids?

How alone do you feel in your life?

How well are your sexual needs fulfilled?

Are you bothered by any difficulties in your sex life?

How safe do you feel in your daily life?

Do you feel you are living in a safe and secure environment?

How much do you worry about your safety and security?

How comfortable is the place where you live?

How much do you like it where you live?

Do you have financial difficulties?

How much do you worry about money?

How easily are you able to get good medical care?

How much do you enjoy your free time?

How healthy is your physical environment?

How concerned are you with the noise in the area you live in?

To what extent do you have problems with transport?

How much do difficulties with transport restrict your life?

Do you have enough energy for everyday life?

To what extent do you feel any unpleasant physical problems prevent you from doing things that are important to you?

Are you able to accept your bodily appearance?

To what extent are you able to carry out your daily activities?

How dependent are you on medications?

Do you get the kind of support from others that you need?

To what extent can you count on your friends when you need them?

To what extent do you feel accepted by the people you know?

To what extent do you feel accepted by your community?

How much do you feel alienated from those around you?

To what degree does the quality of your home meet your needs?

Have you enough money to meet your needs?

How available to you is the information that you need in your day-to-day life?

To what extent do you have opportunities for acquiring the information that you feel you need?

To what extent do you have the opportunity for leisure activities?

How much are you able to relax and enjoy yourself?

To what extent do you have adequate means of transport?

How satisfied are you with the quality of your life?

In general, how satisfied are you with your life?

How satisfied are you with your health?

How satisfied are you with the energy that you have?

How satisfied are you with your sleep?

How satisfied are you with your ability to learn new information?

How satisfied are you with your ability to make decisions?

How satisfied are you with yourself?

How satisfied are you with your abilities?

How satisfied are you with the way your body looks?

How satisfied are you with your ability to perform your daily living activities?

How satisfied are you with your personal relationships?

How satisfied are you with your sex life?

How satisfied are you with the support you get from your family?

How satisfied are you with the support you get from your friends?

How satisfied are you with your ability to provide for or support others?

How satisfied are you with your physical safety and security?

How satisfied are you with the conditions of your living place?

How satisfied are you with your financial situation?

How satisfied are you with your access to health services?

How satisfied are you with the social care services?

How satisfied are you with your opportunities for acquiring new skills?

How satisfied are you with your opportunities to learn new information?

How satisfied are you with the way you spend your spare time?

How satisfied are you with your physical environment (e.g. pollution, climate, noise, attractiveness)?

How satisfied are you with the climate of the place where you live?

How satisfied are you with your transport?

Do you feel happy about your relationship with your family members?

How would you rate your quality of life?

How would you rate your sex life?

How well do you sleep?

How would you rate your memory?

How would you rate the quality of social services available to you?

How often do you suffer (physical) pain?

Do you generally feel content?

How often do you have negative feelings, such as blue mood, despair, anxiety, depression?

How often do you feel you are discriminated against because of your health condition?

Are you able to work?

Do you feel able to carry out your duties?

How satisfied are you with your capacity for work?

100

How would you rate your ability to work?

101

How well are you able to get around?

102

How much do any difficulties in mobility bother you?

103

To what extent do any difficulties in movement affect your way of life?

104

How satisfied are you with your ability to move around?

105

Do your personal beliefs give meaning to your life?

106

To what extent do you feel your life to be meaningful?

107

To what extent do your personal beliefs give you the strength to face difficulties?

108

To what extent do your personal beliefs help you to understand difficulties in life?

109

To what extent are you bothered by people blaming you for your HIV status?

110

How guilty do you feel about being HIV positive?

111

To what extent do you feel guilty when you need the help and care of others?

112

To what extent are you concerned about your HIV status breaking your family line and your future generations?

113

To what extent are you concerned about how people will remember you when you are dead?

114

To what extent do any feelings that you are suffering from fate or destiny bother you?

115

How much do you fear the future?

116

How much do you worry about death?

117

How bothered are you by the thought of not being able to die the way you would want to?

118

How concerned are you about how and where you will die?

119

How preoccupied are you about suffering before dying?

120

How much do you blame yourself for your HIV infection?

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