Self-perception of body changes in persons living with HIV/AIDS: prevalence and associated factors

The evaluation of self-perceived body changes and their determinants in individuals living with HIV/AIDS may help improve provided care. Listening to what patients have to say concerning antiretroviral therapy-related body changes and how they perceive them, as well as including the patient in therapeutic decisions in this regard will contribute towards greater adherence to proposed interventions and towards an improvement in the quality of life.