Table 3.

Domains captured by the most commonly used HRQoL instruments

Name of instrument	General health	Mobility	Usual activities	Pain	Negative feelings (anxiety/depression)	Positive feelings	Energy and vitality	Cognitive	Bodily appearance, self‐esteem	Medical treatment	Acceptance and support by others or self	HIV disclosure	Relationships, social	Sex life	Safety/physical environment	Financial security	Access and quality of info/health services	Spirituality/religion	Blame for HIV status/stigma	Death worry
Generic instruments
EQ‐5D‐3L or EQ‐5D‐5L		X	X	X	X
SF‐36	X	X	X	X	X	X	X						X
SF‐12	X	X	X	X	X	X	X						X
WHOQOL BREF		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X	X
HIV‐specific instruments
WHOQOL‐HIV BREF		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
HAT‐QOL	X	X	X	X	X	X	X			X	X	X	X	X		X	X			X
MOS‐HIV	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X					x