scholarly journals Gender Differences in Severity and Correlates of Depression Symptoms in People Living with HIV in Ontario, Canada

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kinda Aljassem ◽  
Janet M. Raboud ◽  
Trevor A. Hart ◽  
Anita Benoit ◽  
DeSheng Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

HIV-Related Internalized Stigma and Patient Health Engagement Model in an Italian Cohort of People Living With HIV

2022 ◽  
pp. 003329412110571
Author(s):  
Valentina Massaroni ◽  
Valentina Delle Donne ◽  
Nicoletta Ciccarelli ◽  
Francesca Lombardi ◽  
Silvia Lamonica ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Internalized Stigma ◽  
Engagement In Care ◽  
Stigma Score ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
First Time ◽  
Italian Cohort

The care engagement of people living with HIV (PLWH) measured with the patient health engagement (PHE) model and its association with HIV-related internalized stigma are not well established. Indeed, currently there are no data yet about the engagement of PLWH measured with the PHE model. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of HIV-related internalized stigma on care engagement and mental health and to fill the lack of data on PHE model applied to PLWH. We found that the internalized stigma score was significantly higher for PLWH ( n=82) in worse care engagement phase and both higher internalized stigma scores and worse engagement were associated to major depression symptoms. In conclusion, our findings describe for the first time the engagement in care of PLWH measured with PHE and highlight the importance of PLWH support to find strategies to cope stigma-related stress and optimize their care engagement.

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 The Association between CD-4 Level, Stress and Depression Symptoms among People Living with HIV/AIDS

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (20) ◽  
pp. 3459-3463
Author(s):  
Elmeida Effendy ◽  
Mustafa M. Amin ◽  
Lidya De Vega ◽  
Nurul Utami
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

BACKGROUND: The lives of individuals diagnosed with HIV and the subsequent illness, AIDS, were often chaotic because these individuals deal with the physical, emotional, and interpersonal sequelae of this illness. Depressive symptoms and stress were common and impact on functioning, quality of life, and health status, highlighting the importance of diagnosis and treatment of patients with HIV infection. Psychiatric clinical practice and rating scales have come to play an ever-increasing role both in determining specific symptoms and diagnosing an individual condition. Descriptive reports of psychiatric morbidity among those with HIV infection, that relied primarily on self-report rating scales, described high rates of symptomatic depression and stress. AIM: This study aimed to determine the proportion of depression among people living with HIV/AIDS using the BDI-II and PSS to determine a relationship between symptoms of depression and stress with CD4 counts. METHODS: This study was a numerical correlative analytic study with a cross-sectional study approach that assessed the correlation between stress, depression and CD4 level in people with HIV/AIDS that were receiving ARV therapy in the Voluntary Counselling Test (VCT) Polyclinic of General Hospital Haji Medan by recruiting 46 subjects. CD4 level was examined in the Pramita Medan laboratory. RESULTS: When analysis of BDI-II level and CD4 scores were done, a significant correlation was found (P < 0.05). The strength of the relationship between the BDI score and the CD4 score was 0.548 revealing a positive correlation with moderate correlation strength CONCLUSION: We have shown a significant relationship between depression, stress and CD4 level among people with HIV/AIDS in Medan, Indonesia. Psychological distress may affect the immunity in infected people, leading to the disease progressivity.

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

The effectiveness of a community-based exercise program on depression symptoms among people living with HIV

AIDS Care ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Caio V. Sousa ◽  
John E. Lewis ◽  
Herbert G. Simoes ◽  
Carmen S. G. Campbell ◽  
Sarah Zaldivar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Program ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Living With Hiv

Self-Reported Disability in Persons With HIV-Related Neuropathy Is Mediated by Pain Interference and Depression

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (12) ◽  
pp. 2174-2185
Author(s):  
David M Kietrys ◽  
James Scott Parrott ◽  
Mary Lou Galantino ◽  
Tracy Davis ◽  
Todd Levin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Pain Interference ◽  
World Health ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Disability Assessment ◽  
Painful Neuropathy ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to compare disability in people with HIV and peripheral neuropathy with those without neuropathy and explore how neuropathy and other relevant factors are associated with disability. Methods In this cross-sectional study, participants completed the Brief pain inventory, Beck Depression Inventory II, World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0), and a health and demographic questionnaire. Additional data were extracted from the medical record. A raw score of ≥1 on the Subjective Peripheral Neuropathy Screen questions about lower extremity numbness or paresthesia was used to identify peripheral neuropathy. Predictors of disability (as determined by association with World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 scores) were evaluated bivariately and in a multivariable model. Path modeling was used to identify a parsimonious model to elucidate the mediated effects of peripheral neuropathy on disability. Results Participants with peripheral neuropathy had more depression symptoms, more pain (severity and interference), and higher disability scores compared with participants without neuropathy. The relationship between neuropathy and disability was mediated by pain interference and depression (standardized root mean residual = .056). Conclusion In this sample of people with HIV, those with lower extremity peripheral neuropathy reported more severe disability, worse pain, and more depression symptoms than those without neuropathy. The relationship between peripheral neuropathy and disability may be mediated though pain interference and depression. Impact Distal sensory polyneuropathy is a common comorbidity experienced by people living with HIV and frequently causes pain. This study can help providers direct care toward lessening disability experienced among people with HIV and peripheral neuropathy by targeting interventions for treatment of pain and depression. Lay Summary People living with HIV may experience disabling painful neuropathy. Treatment for pain and depression may help reduce the disability associated with painful neuropathy.

scholarly journals Comparison of levels of anxiety and depression between women and men living with HIV of a Mexico City clinic

Salud Mental ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Patricia Caballero-Suárez ◽  
◽  
Evelyn Rodríguez Estrada ◽  
María Candela-Iglesias ◽  
Gustavo Reyes-Terán
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mexico City ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Living With Hiv

Introduction. Studies show that women with HIV have higher depression, anxiety symptoms and worse quality of life than men with HIV, but limited data on mental health status of people living with HIV (PLWH) is available in Mexico, hindering the development of specific mental health interventions. Objective. To compare the frequency and severity of depression and anxiety symptoms between men and women of a HIV specialized clinic of Mexico City. Method. Data were derived from a cross-sectional survey on condom use and serostatus disclosure carried out between 2012-2013. Data from Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and sociodemographic characteristics were included in this study. Non-parametric tests were used to compare sociodemographic, clinical and psychological variables and odds ratio were calculated. Results. 291 PLWH were included, 13.1% (n = 38) were women. Significant differences between genders were found in sociodemographic variables (age, marital status, occupation, education, sexual orientation), but not in clinical variables. Depression symptoms were present in 45% of women versus 18.6% of men (x2 = 13.17, p < .001) and anxiety symptoms were present in 47.4% of women and 30% of men (x2 = 4.53, p = .033). In unadjusted analysis, women had 3.5 times higher risk than men of presenting depression symptoms (OR = 3.54, 95% CI = 1.61-7.65, p < .001) and 2 times higher risk of having anxiety symptoms than men (OR = 2.01, 95% CI = 0.98-4.42, p < .033). Discussion and conclusion. An important percentage of participants had depression and anxiety symptoms; women showed greater frequency and severity of symptoms as well as greater socioeconomic vulnerability. Mental health interventions are needed and should take into consideration the gender specific differences.

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