Relationship between Self-Perception and CD4+ Count in Person Living with HIV/AIDS

The purpose of this study was examined the relationship between self perception and CD4+ cell counts in men and women living with HIV/AIDS in Chhattisgarh, INDIA. 100 men and 100 women living with HIV and enrolled for ART centers were considered as sample of the study. CD4 cell counts over 6 months period was considered. Self perception of the participants was assessed with the help of a scale measuring self perception; linear regression analysis findings reveal significant contribution of the self perception and education in enhancing CD4+ counts. The results indicate that higher education and positive self perception is important in increase in the immune response of the HIV patients.