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General information about PozQoL

02. Who should use PozQoL?

PozQoL is designed for clinicians, researchers, community workers, and organisations seeking to assess and improve the quality of life of people living with HIV. You can learn more about whether PozQoL is right for you on our dedicated pages for clinicians, community workers, and researchers.

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01. What is PozQoL?

PozQoL is a validated quality-of-life scale designed specifically for people living with HIV. It measures key domains such as psychological wellbeing, social inclusion, health concerns, and functional independence. Learn more on our About PozQoL page.

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06. Can I use PozQoL for commercial purposes?

PozQoL is free to use for non-commercial purposes within clinics, community organisations, other healthcare settings, and research (including clinical trials). This includes use by for-profit organisations, such as pharmaceutical companies, as long as they are not charging people living with HIV to complete the PozQoL scale or access their results. We assess commercial use on

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03. Why is PozQoL called ‘PozQoL’?

‘Poz’ is a colloquial term that refers to people living with HIV (PLHIV). It is commonly used in many English-speaking countries, particularly by peer-based PLHIV organisations. The name is a play on words that draws from two meanings of the word ‘positive’ in English: When ‘Poz’ is used to talk about PLHIV, it is meant

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