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Factors associated with severity of depression and high-risk sexual behavior among persons diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Health Psychol 1993 May;12(3):215-9

Date

05/01/1993

Pubmed ID

8500451

DOI

10.1037//0278-6133.12.3.215

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0027601120 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   234 Citations

Abstract

Whereas some people appear to cope after learning that they have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, others experience depression and suicidal ideation. In this study, 142 persons with HIV infection were administered the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). High levels of depression were predicted by lower perceived social support, attributions that health was influenced more by chance, high-risk sexual behavior practices, and greater number of HIV illness symptoms and greater duration of time knowing of one's own positive serostatus. Ongoing high-risk sexual behavior practices were predicted by higher levels of recreational drug use and of depression. These findings highlight the need for improved mental health services for persons with HIV conditions.

Author List

Kelly JA, Murphy DA, Bahr GR, Koob JJ, Morgan MG, Kalichman SC, Stevenson LY, Brasfield TL, Bernstein BM, St Lawrence JS

Author

Jeffrey A. Kelly 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
Adult
Depressive Disorder
Female
HIV Seropositivity
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Risk-Taking
Severity of Illness Index
Sexual Behavior
Social Support