Table 3 Tests of correlations between WHOQOL-HIV-BREF subscale scores and adherence level (N = 200)

Kendall's tau_b

Physical health

Correlation coefficient

 − .177**

Sig. (2-tailed)

.002

Psychological health

Correlation coefficient

 − .262**

Sig. (2-tailed)

.000

Degree of autonomy

Correlation coefficient

 − .208**

Sig. (2-tailed)

.001

Social relationships

Correlation coefficient

 − .264**

Sig. (2-tailed)

.000

Life conditions

Correlation coefficient

 − .224**

Sig. (2-tailed)

.000

Spirituality/religious/personal beliefs

Correlation coefficient

 − .262**

Sig. (2-tailed)

.000

N

200