scholarly journals Gender Differences in Coping Methods of People Living With HIV: Predicting Perceived Stress

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin M. Litvin ◽  
Mark A. Vosvick
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Coping Methods ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Propensity-score-matched Evaluation of Psychological Stress and Hair Cortisol among People Living with HIV in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Chen ◽  
Cheng-Bo Zeng ◽  
Shuai-Feng Liu ◽  
Xiao-Ming Li ◽  
Shan Qiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cortisol Level ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hair Cortisol ◽  
Mental Resilience ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract To compare the psychological stress level and hair cortisol level of people living with HIV (PLWH) with those without HIV. A total of 220 subjects were initially enrolled in the study, including 20 subjects living without HIV and 200 PLWH. Psychological stress level, including quality of life, anxiety, perceived stress and mental resilience, was self-reported in both groups with related scales. The cortisol in hair were extracted and assessed by LC-APCI-MS/MS method. Propensity score matching analysis was performed to balance the baseline covariates of the two groups, whereas the difference in psychological stress level and hair cortisol level between the two groups were compared. Furthermore, the associations between psychological stress level and cortisol level were examined. Two comparison groups were matched by 1:3 propensity score matching, which yield 20 subjects living without HIV and 60 PLWH. Ultimately, in regarding to the psychological stress, the levels of the anxiety, perceived stress and mental resilience were higher among PLWH than those living without HIV, but the people without HIV showed higher quality of life. The hair cortisol level in PLWH was higher than those living without HIV. However, there were no significant associations between psychological stress level and cortisol level. The PLWH showed higher level of psychological stress and cortisol than those without HIV. No relationship was seen between psychological stress level and cortisol level in PLWH.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Health Related Quality of Life among People Living with HIV on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Mekelle Town, Northern Ethiopia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanuel Tesfay ◽  
Abebe Gebremariam ◽  
Mulusew Gerbaba ◽  
Hailay Abrha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Living With Hiv

Background. Health related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important outcome measure for highly active antiretroviral treatment program. In Ethiopia, studies revealed that there are improved qualities of life among adults living with the viruses taking antiretroviral therapy but there is no explicit data showing gender differences in health related quality of life.Aim. To assess gender differences in HRQOL and its associated factors among people living with HIV and on highly active antiretroviral therapy in public health institutions of Mekelle town, Northern Ethiopia.Methods. A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 494 adult people living with HIV taking ART services. Quality of life was measured using WHOQOL-HIV BREF.Result. There was a statistically significant gender difference (P<0.05) in HRQOL among PLHIV on HAART. Females had low score in all HRQOL domains. High perceived stigma was strongly associated with poor psychological quality of domain among both female and male groups with[AOR=2.89(1.69,4.96)]and[AOR=2.5(1.4,4.4)], respectively.Conclusion. There was statistically significant gender difference in all quality of life domains. Public health interventions to improve HRQOL of PLHIV should take in to account the physical, psychological, social, environmental, and spiritual health of PLHIV during treatment, care, and support.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in the Association of Hazardous Alcohol Use with Hypertension in an Urban Cohort of People Living with HIV in South Florida

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e113122 ◽  
Author(s):  
María José Míguez-Burbano ◽  
Clery Quiros ◽  
John E. Lewis ◽  
Luis Espinoza ◽  
Robert Cook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
South Florida ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol Use ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Stigma and HIV-Related Quality of Life in People Living With HIV

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittney M. Woods ◽  
Erin M. Fekete ◽  
Stacey L. Williams ◽  
Matthew D. Skinta ◽  
Nicole M. Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Mechanisms and Effects of a WeChat-Based Intervention on Suicide Among People Living With HIV and Depression: Path Model Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/14729 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. e14729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiran Li ◽  
Yan Guo ◽  
Y Alicia Hong ◽  
Mengting Zhu ◽  
Chengbo Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Path Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Mhealth Intervention ◽  
Living With Hiv

Background People living with HIV and depression have high rates of suicide. Studies of mobile health (mHealth) interventions have shown feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in improving mental health in people living with HIV and depression. However, few studies have examined the mechanisms and effects of mHealth interventions on suicide. Objective This study was designed to examine the mechanisms and effects of a WeChat-based intervention, Run4Love, on suicide among people living with HIV and depression in China, while considering perceived stress and depressive symptoms as mediators. Methods A sample of 300 People living with HIV and depression was recruited from the outpatient clinic of a large HIV or AIDS treatment hospital and was randomized to the Run4Love group or a control group. Data were collected at baseline, 3-, 6-, and 9-month follow-ups. Path analysis modeling, with longitudinal data, was used in data analyses. Results The Run4Love mHealth intervention had a direct effect on reducing suicide rate at the 6-month follow-up (beta=−.18, P=.02) and indirect effect through reducing perceived stress and depressive symptoms at the 3-month follow-up (beta=−.09, P=.001). A partial mediating effect between perceived stress and depressive symptoms accounted for 33% (–0.09/–0.27) of the total effect. Conclusions Through path analyses, we understood the mechanisms and effects of an mHealth intervention on suicide prevention. The findings underscored the importance of stress reduction and depression treatment in such a program. We call for more effective suicide prevention, especially mHealth interventions targeting the vulnerable population of people living with HIV and depression. Trial Registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR-IPR-17012606; http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=21019

Perceived Stress Scale for People Living With HIV/AIDS

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyou Su ◽  
Joseph T. F. Lau ◽  
Winnie W. S. Mak ◽  
Lin Chen ◽  
Tiejian Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Development of the Perceived Stress Scale for People Living with HIV/AIDS in China

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 989-998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyou Su ◽  
Joseph T.F. Lau ◽  
Winnie W.S. Mak ◽  
Lin Chen ◽  
Tiejian Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Mechanisms and Effects of a WeChat-Based Intervention on Suicide Among People Living With HIV and Depression: Path Model Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiran Li ◽  
Yan Guo ◽  
Y Alicia Hong ◽  
Mengting Zhu ◽  
Chengbo Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Path Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Mhealth Intervention ◽  
Living With Hiv

BACKGROUND People living with HIV and depression have high rates of suicide. Studies of mobile health (mHealth) interventions have shown feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in improving mental health in people living with HIV and depression. However, few studies have examined the mechanisms and effects of mHealth interventions on suicide. OBJECTIVE This study was designed to examine the mechanisms and effects of a WeChat-based intervention, <italic>Run4Love</italic>, on suicide among people living with HIV and depression in China, while considering perceived stress and depressive symptoms as mediators. METHODS A sample of 300 People living with HIV and depression was recruited from the outpatient clinic of a large HIV or AIDS treatment hospital and was randomized to the <italic>Run4Love</italic> group or a control group. Data were collected at baseline, 3-, 6-, and 9-month follow-ups. Path analysis modeling, with longitudinal data, was used in data analyses. RESULTS The <italic>Run4Love</italic> mHealth intervention had a direct effect on reducing suicide rate at the 6-month follow-up (beta=−.18, <italic>P</italic>=.02) and indirect effect through reducing perceived stress and depressive symptoms at the 3-month follow-up (beta=−.09, <italic>P</italic>=.001). A partial mediating effect between perceived stress and depressive symptoms accounted for 33% (–0.09/–0.27) of the total effect. CONCLUSIONS Through path analyses, we understood the mechanisms and effects of an mHealth intervention on suicide prevention. The findings underscored the importance of stress reduction and depression treatment in such a program. We call for more effective suicide prevention, especially mHealth interventions targeting the vulnerable population of people living with HIV and depression. CLINICALTRIAL Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR-IPR-17012606; http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=21019

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