Image by Марьян Блан (Marjan Blan) on Unsplash
PozQoL’s international reach has continued to grow, highlighting its flexibility across diverse geographic and cultural contexts
As of 2024, PozQoL is available in in over 30 languages, greatly increasing its accessibility. PozQoL has now been used in countries spanning multiple continents, demonstrating its value as a trusted tool for understanding and improving quality of life for people living with HIV (PLHIV) worldwide.
Translation and validation
As PozQoL has gained recognition globally, several organisations undertook their own translations of the scale in order to use it in their local communities. These translations include Greek, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Translations were initiated by a range of groups, including a peer-led organisation for people living with HIV, a university hospital, and a global healthcare consultancy focused on real-world evidence in clinical practice.
An exciting new development: the Turkish translation of PozQoL has been validated and shown to be an effective and reliable tool for assessing the health-related quality of life of people living with HIV in Turkey.
These efforts underscore PozQoL’s flexibility and relevance across different cultural and linguistic settings, proving its adaptability and value in various healthcare environments. As interest in PozQoL continues to grow, the scale is set to further expand its role in improving the quality of life for people living with HIV worldwide.
Real-world impact: A snapshot of global use
PozQoL is available in over 30 languages and has been used across multiple regions, including:
- Asia (India, South Korea)
- Europe (Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey)
- Oceania (Australia, New Zealand)
- North America (Canada, USA)

Green highlights where we know PozQoL has been used in research, clinical practice, or community services. Yellow covers regions where the languages of currently available translations of PozQoL are commonly used in daily communication. (Created with mapchart.net)
PozQoL stories from different countries
To explore more about how PozQoL is being used in different countries, check out the stories below from around the world and see how PozQoL is making a difference.
Use the menu below to filter stories by where PozQoL was used.
This story was originally published on 11 September 2020 with the title ‘Countries using PozQoL’. It has been updated to reflect new developments.