The HIV lipodystrophy syndrome is characterized by changes in body fat distribution, or anatomical changes, such as lipoatrophy in the face region; loss of limb fat, apparently leaving the venous network of members; the loss of fat from the buttocks with or without the accumulation of fat in the abdomen and can occur in both sexes; and metabolic changes characterized by increased serum lipids; by peripheral insulin resistance, which results in diabetes mellitus. These changes are related to ART - antiretroviral therapy, chronic infection caused by HIV, genetic factors and the wearer's lifestyle (ABBATE, 2006). The purpose of this research is to investigate the quality of life of patients with lipodystrophy syndrome associated with HIV. Data collection was conducted through interviews with patients with lipodystrophy syndrome associated with HIV / AIDS in the age groups above 18 years, who agree to participate. The questionnaire was: A characterization questionnaire of adults with HIV / AIDS and for evaluating the quality of life questionnaire will be used the World Health Organization Quality of Life in HIV Infection, abbreviated version (WHOQOL-HIV-Bref). For statistical analysis we used the electronic program Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0, and the chi-square test of Pearson (X2), assuming level α = 0.05 (5%) and value p≤0,05. Most respondents were male (66%), with age range between 29 and 73 years, as the level of education, 44% had completed high school. Were predominantly of low socioeconomic status, and family income around 1 to 3 minimum wages (88%). Regarding marital status, only 14% were married. Among the respondents, 28 (56%) had a final score for quality of life, so that 22 (44%) had a score to bad quality life. research The conclusion has implications for professional practice, with the realization of the importance of observing, improve and step in to the demands of the users of the services can be met, with a view to further actions directed to their resolution and strengthening the patient's bond with the health team, watching the patient holistically in their various fields of this study, because in general, the majority of patients were dissatisfied with other external services to outpatient endocrinology, showing that this link needs to be strengthened in services of health.
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