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An empirical investigation of the relationship between spirituality, coping, and emotional distress in people living with HIV infection and AIDS. J Pastoral Care 1996;50(2):181-91

Date

07/01/1996

Pubmed ID

10158099

DOI

10.1177/002234099605000206

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0030162208 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   28 Citations

Abstract

Evaluates levels of psychological distress, coping mechanisms, and their relationship with the religious beliefs and spiritual practices of people (N=65) living with HIV and AIDS. Results of the research indicate a strong relationship for spiritual dimensions with mental health, psychological adjustment, and coping. Concludes that a blending of spiritual traditions and mental health approaches are needed to facilitate the coping of people living with HIV and AIDS.

Author List

Somlai AM, Kelly JA, Kalichman SC, Mulry G, Sikkema KJ, McAuliffe T, Multhauf K, Davantes B

Authors

Jeffrey A. Kelly PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Timothy L. McAuliffe PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Adaptation, Psychological
Anxiety
Data Collection
Depression
HIV Infections
Humans
Religion and Medicine
Stress, Psychological
United States
Wisconsin