Social support mediates the relationship between HIV stigma and depression/quality of life among people living with HIV in Beijing, China

Rao, Deepa; Chen, W T; Pearson, Cynthia; Simoni, Jane M.; Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen I.; Nelson, Kimberly M.; Zhao, Hongxin; Zhang, F

doi:10.1258/ijsa.2009.009428

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“…Qualitative research and quantitative studies can both make important contributions to the study of cultural influences on social support network and health outcome processes (as well as to the larger area of social support and health research). While quite a bit research in the area of social network support and health outcomes has been conducted in a variety of countries around the world, most of the research has been conducted in a relatively small number of countries in Europe and Asia (mainly China) (Van Tilburg, 1998;Sun et al, 2007;Deng et al, 2010;Rao et al, 2012).…”

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Social Networks, Interpersonal Social Support, and Health Outcomes: A Health Communication Perspective

Wright

2016

Front. Commun.

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Section: A Research Agenda For the Study Of Social Network Support Anmentioning

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Social Networks, Interpersonal Social Support, and Health Outcomes: A Health Communication Perspective

Wright

2016

Front. Commun.

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“…It is essential to deal with the internal stigma since it affects the individual's adherence to ART, quality of life, and their social experiences directly. 13,17,18,32 Steward et al 33 found that HIV-infected people on treatment who experience discrimination and who believe stigma against them are more likely to report symptoms of depression. In addition, experiences of discrimination and hearing stories about others being mistreated because of HIV correlate with the perception that stigma is more prevalent in the local community.…”

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Stigma and Discrimination faced by HIV-infected Adults on Antiretroviral Therapy for more than 1 Year in Raichur Taluk, Karnataka, India

Muralidharan¹,

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The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Aim:The aim of this study was to evaluate the stress and discrimination faced by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-affected adult patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for more than 1 year. Materials and methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out among 170 adults on ART, reporting to the ART center of the District Civil Hospital, for more than 1 year in Raichur Taluk, Karnataka, India. Convenience sampling technique was followed. Descriptive statistics was performed (Chi-square test) using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16.0. Results:A total of 156 (91.8%) patients' families had knowledge about their seropositive status. Seventeen (10.9%) HIV-positive patients reported of change in the attitude of their family members. The main reasons for not revealing the HIV status were the internalized stigma and fear of rejection. Women faced greater discrimination from family, friends, and neighbors than men. Stigma and Discrimination faced by HIV-infected Conclusion:It is necessary to not undermine the effect of rejection due to HIV. It is the only infection that has so many associated social and psychological norms which we need to tend at the earnest. Till date, there is an existence of condescendence toward treatment approach.Clinical significance: The presence of stigma and the fear of being discriminated could be a major hurdle in the rehabilitation of these patients into the mainstream society. Furthermore, it serves as an existing challenge to ascertain these individuals to achieve overall health.

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“…Dari hasil studi yang dilakukan oleh Rao et al (2012) di China menemukan bahwa stigma tinggi memiliki hubungan dengan gejala depresi dan menyebabkan kualitas hidup yang rendah. Selain itu, dukungan keluarga juga berkaitan dengan kesehatan fisik dan juga kesehatan mental pada populasi di dunia.…”

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Effects of Sexual Behavior, Family Support, Peer Support, Stigma, and Discrimination on Quality of Life Among Gay Community in Tulungagung, East Java

Ekasari

Demartoto

Murti

2018

J EPIDEMIOL PUBLIC HEALTH

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Background: Stigma and discrimination that are experienced by gay community have long been documented to occur in Indonesia, including Tulungagung District, East Java. Gay community often experience stigma, discrimination, and rejection by the society and health personnel. Stigma and discrimination may worsen the quality of life among gay community. This study aimed to examine the effects of sexual behavior, family support, family income, peer support, stigma, and discrimination on quality of life among gay community in Tulungagung, East Java. Subjects and Method:This was an analytic observational study with cross-sectional design. The study was conducted in Pelangi Gay Community, Tulungagung District, from October to November, 2017. A total sample of 181 gays was selected by stratified random sampling. The exogenous variables were sexual behavior, family income, peer support, stigma, and discrimination. The endogenous variables were family support and quality of life. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by path analysis. Results: Better quality of life was positively affected by safe sexual behavior (b= 1.32; 95% CI= 0.18 to 2.46; p= 0.023) and strong family support (b= 1.47; 95% CI= 0.42 to 2.51; p= 0.006). Strong family support was positively affected by family income (b= 1.62; 95% CI= 0.97 to 2.27; p= 0.001). Better quality of life was positively affected by participation in peer support program (b= 2.84; 95% CI= 1.77 to 3.91; p= 0.001), freedom of stigma (b= 1.11; 95% CI= -0.04 to 2.26; p= 0.060), and freedom of discrimination (b= 1.43; 95% CI= 0.37 to 2.48; p= 0.008). Conclusion: Safe sexual behavior and strong family support have direct positive effect on the quality of life among gay community. Stigma and discrimination have indirect effect on lower quality of life among gay community.

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Social support mediates the relationship between HIV stigma and depression/quality of life among people living with HIV in Beijing, China

Cited by 132 publications

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Social Networks, Interpersonal Social Support, and Health Outcomes: A Health Communication Perspective

Social Networks, Interpersonal Social Support, and Health Outcomes: A Health Communication Perspective

Stigma and Discrimination faced by HIV-infected Adults on Antiretroviral Therapy for more than 1 Year in Raichur Taluk, Karnataka, India

Effects of Sexual Behavior, Family Support, Peer Support, Stigma, and Discrimination on Quality of Life Among Gay Community in Tulungagung, East Java

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