The Role of Religiosity in Mediating Biopsychosocial Outcomes in Homosexuals and Heterosexuals with HIV: A Structural Equation Modeling Comparison Study

Suzuki-Crumly, Julie; Ackerman, Michelle L.; Vance, David E.; Antia, Lauren; Blanshan, Sue A.; Smith, Barbara A.; Bodner, Eric; Hiers, Kathie M.

doi:10.1080/19349637.2010.498700

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“…Evangelicals also had a greater chance of inadequate adherence to ART. However, studies have shown that religion is associated with positive health behaviors (28) , better adherence to ART, quality of life and social support (28)(29)(30) . In a study conducted in Africa, some participants reported that certain religions encouraged the abandonment of ART, believing in healing through prayer (31) .…”

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Lifestyle and adherence to antiretrovirals in people with HIV in the COVID-19 pandemic

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Objectives: to assess the lifestyle and adherence to antiretrovirals in people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: a cross-sectional study, through telephone interview to 150 patients, using a sociodemographic, epidemiological and clinical form, and questionnaires to assess lifestyle profile and adherence to antiretrovirals. Statistics analysis used Fisher’s exact test, odds ratio and 95% confidence interval. Results: most patients had a satisfactory lifestyle (121; 80.7%) and adequate adherence to antiretrovirals (133; 88.7%). All were in social isolation, without follow-up appointments, with access to the health service only to receive antiretrovirals, and 16 (10.7%) had COVID-19 infection. Evangelicals (p=0.002), Spiritists (p=0.045), patients using atazanavir (p=0.0001) and ritonavir (p=0.002) had a more unsatisfactory lifestyle. Adherence to antiretrovirals was more inadequate in female patients (p=0.009), with two (p=0.004) and three or more children (p=0.006), retired (p=0.029), with serodiscordant partner (p=0.046) and diagnosis time of 5 to 10 years (p=0.027). Conclusions: the most PLHIV had a satisfactory lifestyle and adequate adherence to antiretrovirals, but some groups needed intervention to improve medication adherence and lifestyle.

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Lifestyle and adherence to antiretrovirals in people with HIV in the COVID-19 pandemic

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“…Religion has been found to be associated with positive health outcomes and behaviors such as HIV medication adherence [40], quality of life, social support, effective coping strategies and less psychological distress [41]. Positive health effects for persons living with HIV, in general, have been linked to spirituality.…”

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Religion and Spirituality’s Influences on HIV Syndemics Among MSM: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Model

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Parsons

2015

AIDS Behav

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This paper presents a systematic review of the quantitative HIV research that assessed the relationships between religion, spirituality, HIV syndemics, and individual HIV syndemics-related health conditions (e.g. depression, substance abuse, HIV risk) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. No quantitative studies were found that assessed the relationships between HIV syndemics, religion, and spirituality. Nine studies, with 13 statistical analyses, were found that examined the relationships between individual HIV syndemics-related health conditions, religion, and spirituality. Among the 13 analyses, religion and spirituality were found to have mixed relationships with HIV syndemics-related health conditions (6 nonsignificant associations; 5 negative associations; 2 positive associations). Given the overall lack of inclusion of religion and spirituality in HIV syndemics research, a conceptual model that hypothesizes the potential interactions of religion and spirituality with HIV syndemics-related health conditions is presented. The implications of the model for MSM’s health are outlined.

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“…One study compared the associations between religious practices and biopsychosocial outcomes (e.g., mood, social support) in homosexual versus heterosexual PLWH using SEM [45]. The results showed that religiosity was positively related to social support among homosexual PLWH, but religiosity did not mediate any of the outcomes in heterosexual PLWH.…”

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Spirituality and Religion among HIV-Infected Individuals

Szaflarski

2013

Curr HIV/AIDS Rep

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Spirituality and religion are important to many people living with HIV (PLWH). Recent research has focused on special populations (ethnic-minorities, women, and youth), spirituality/religion measurement, mediating/moderating mechanisms, and individual and community-level interventions. Spirituality/religion in PLWH has been refined as a multidimensional phenomenon which improves health/quality of life directly and through mediating factors (healthy behaviors, optimism, social support). Spirituality/religion helps people to cope with stressors, especially stigma/discrimination. Spiritual interventions utilizing the power of prayer and meditation and addressing spiritual struggle are under way. Faith-based community interventions have focused on stigma and could improve individual outcomes through access to spiritual/social support and care/treatment for PLWA. Community engagement is necessary to design/implement effective and sustainable programs. Future efforts should focus on vulnerable populations; utilize state-of the art methods (randomized clinical trials, community-based participatory research); and, address population-specific interventions at individual and community levels. Clinical and policy implications across geographic settings also need attention.

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The Role of Religiosity in Mediating Biopsychosocial Outcomes in Homosexuals and Heterosexuals with HIV: A Structural Equation Modeling Comparison Study

Cited by 7 publications

References 24 publications

Lifestyle and adherence to antiretrovirals in people with HIV in the COVID-19 pandemic

Lifestyle and adherence to antiretrovirals in people with HIV in the COVID-19 pandemic

Religion and Spirituality’s Influences on HIV Syndemics Among MSM: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Model

Spirituality and Religion among HIV-Infected Individuals

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