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Liu J, Feaster DJ, Shahid N, Lazarus K, Boga DJ, Willie P, Juste RS, Silva MF, Adeojo L, Wright M, Reid R, Gonzalez S, Madhu A, Warman C, Bolden R, Pan Y, Nelson CM, Hlaing W, Rodriguez A, Alcaide ML, Ironson G, Safren S, Wright I, Dale SK. Testing for Measurement Invariance (MI): Do the Structures of Microaggression, Discrimination, and Resilience Among Black Women Living with HIV Remain the Same Across Time? J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2024:10.1007/s40615-024-02087-w. [PMID: 39102174 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-024-02087-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Assessing measurement invariance and the interplay of discrimination, microaggressions, and resilience among Black women living with HIV (BWLWH) across time utilizing latent class and repeated measure analysis may provide novel insights. A total of 151 BWLWH in a southeastern U.S. city completed surveys focused on multiple forms of microaggressions and discrimination (race, gender, sexual orientation, or HIV-related) and resilience factors (social support, self-efficacy, post-traumatic growth) at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. To capture the psychosocial domains of discrimination, microaggressions, and resilience, three latent factors were developed and measured across three time points. Latent class analysis was also conducted to identify and compare meaningful subgroups based on varying levels of discrimination, microaggressions, and resilience reported. Three latent classes were created. MI testing suggested that measurement invariance was partially met (established metric invariance and scalar invariance), and it is possible to compare factor means of discrimination, microaggressions, and resilience across time. Latent factor mean scores of microaggressions and discrimination decreased after 3 and 6 months and increased for resilience after 6 months and varied over time across the three latent classes identified. The subgroup with the lowest level of discrimination and microaggressions and the highest level of resilience reported at baseline, experienced increases in resilience after months 3 and 6. Clinical interventions, research, and policies aimed at promoting resilience and reducing structural and social barriers linked to racism, sexism, HIV stigma, and classism are needed to improve the health and well-being of BWLWH.
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- Jingxin Liu
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Economics, University of Miami School of Business, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
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Shi F, Cai R, He B, Li X, Yang X, Weissman S, Olatosi B, Zhang J. Sexual orientation, gender identity and virologic failure among people with HIV: a cohort study in all of US research program. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:2091. [PMID: 39095751 PMCID: PMC11295912 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19559-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) are at higher risk of HIV incidence compared to their heterosexual cisgender counterparts. Despite the high HIV disease burden among SGMs, there was limited data on whether they are at higher risk of virologic failure, which may lead to potential disease progression and increased transmission risk. The All of Us (AoU) Research Program, a national community-engaged program aiming to improve health and facilitate health equity in the United States by partnering with one million participants, provides a promising resource for identifying a diverse and large volunteer TGD cohort. Leveraging various data sources available through AoU, the current study aims to explore the association between sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) and longitudinal virologic failure among adult people with HIV (PWH) in the US. METHODS This retrospective cohort study used integrated electronic health records (EHR) and self-reported survey data from the All of Us (AoU) controlled tier data, version 7, which includes participants enrolled in the AoU research program from May 31, 2017, to July 1, 2022. Based on participants' sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex assigned at birth, their SOGI were categorized into six groups, including cisgender heterosexual women, cisgender heterosexual men, cisgender sexual minority women, cisgender sexual minority men, gender minority people assigned female at birth of any sexual orientation, and gender minority people assigned male at birth of any sexual orientation. Yearly virologic failure was defined yearly after one's first viral load testing, and individuals with at least one viral load test > 50 copies/mL during a year were defined as having virologic failure at that year. Generalized linear mixed-effects models were used to explore the association between SOGI and longitudinal virologic failure while adjusting for potential confounders, including age, race, ethnicity, education attainment, income, and insurance type. RESULTS A total of 1,546 eligible PWH were extracted from the AoU database, among whom 1,196 (77.36%) had at least one viral failure and 773 (50.00%) belonged to SGMs. Compared to cisgender heterosexual women, cisgender sexual minority women (adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR] = 1.85, 95% CI: 1.05-3.27) were at higher risk of HIV virologic failure. Additionally, PWH who were Black vs. White (aOR = 2.15, 95% CI: 1.52-3.04) and whose insurance type was Medicaid vs. Private insurance (aOR = 2.07, 95% CI: 1.33-3.21) were more likely to experience virologic failure. CONCLUSIONS Maintaining frequent viral load monitoring among sexual minority women with HIV is warranted because it allows early detection of virologic failure, which could provide opportunities for interventions to strengthen treatment adherence and prevent HIV transmission. To understand the specific needs of subgroups of SGMs, future research needs to examine the mechanisms for SOGI-based disparities in virologic failure and the combined effects of multi-level psychosocial and health behavior characteristics.
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- Fanghui Shi
- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
- Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
- Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
- Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 915 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
- Department of Health Services Policy and Management, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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Sommer SB, Barroso JV, Bass SB, Congema MR, Schoemann AM, Caiola CE. Peer advice for women living with HIV in the Southern USA. CULTURE, HEALTH & SEXUALITY 2024; 26:1012-1027. [PMID: 38047389 PMCID: PMC11147954 DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2023.2281371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Peer advice can provide emotional, social and practical assistance for the sustained self-management of chronic conditions. For stigmatised diseases such as HIV, finding support can be challenging. Women living with HIV in the Southern USA are additionally impacted upon by region-specific barriers such as stigma, poverty and limited access to services. The effectiveness of peer advice has been studied, yet little is known about the advice shared amongst women living with HIV. Therefore, we aimed to qualitatively explore the context and content of the advice participants offered to other women. With the assistance of a Community Clinician Advisory Board, women were recruited from across the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention South Census Region. In-depth interviews were conducted with (N = 40) participants, aged 23 to 72 years (M = 51.2). Qualitative inductive thematic analysis was used to explore both the solicited and unprompted advice shared during individual interviews. Analysis of interview transcripts revealed three advice themes: Consistency in disease management Practical, non-medical advice; and Emotional and social support. The findings are valuable in shaping future peer-delivered programmes and interventions to enhance HIV care engagement, medication adherence, and the well-being of women living with HIV in the Southern USA.
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- Sadie B. Sommer
- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Kreider CM, Medina S, Judycki S, Wu CY, Lan MF. Stigma and Stigma Resilience: Role of the Undergraduate and the Campus Environment. OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2024; 44:500-510. [PMID: 38654665 DOI: 10.1177/15394492241246233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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RATIONALE Stigma permeates disability experiences and compounds disability-related challenges. OBJECTIVE Identify individual and environmental factors of stigmatizing experiences of college students with learning disabilities (LDs) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODOLOGY A qualitative descriptive design was used with a thematic analysis of 30 transcripts from group discussions among four cohorts of undergraduates with LD/ADHD (N = 52). The Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance Model was used in interpreting the stigmatizing experiences. FINDINGS The themes Perceived Misconceptions and Stigmatizing Actions describe key social-environmental factors. The theme Overcoming Stigmatizing Experiences elucidates key skills and processes for developing stigma resilience. These skills and processes were anchored in self-awareness and personally contextualized understanding of disability-related challenges and strengths, which were fostered during positive interactions with supportive others, such as instructors and mentors. IMPLICATIONS Findings illustrate the biopsychosocial nature of stigma and highlight the role of individual and social-environmental factors in building stigma resilience among young adults with LD/ADHD.
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- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Independent Researcher, USA
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- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Independent Researcher, USA
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Park JW, Wilson-Barthes MG, Dulin AJ, Hogan JW, Mugavero MJ, Napravnik S, Carey MP, Fava JL, Dale SK, Earnshaw VA, Johnson B, Dougherty-Sheff S, Agil D, Howe CJ. Multilevel Resilience and HIV Virologic Suppression Among African American/Black Adults in the Southeastern United States. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2024; 11:313-325. [PMID: 37043167 PMCID: PMC10092932 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01520-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess overall and by neighborhood risk environments whether multilevel resilience resources were associated with HIV virologic suppression among African American/Black adults in the Southeastern United States. SETTING AND METHODS This clinical cohort sub-study included 436 African American/Black participants enrolled in two parent HIV clinical cohorts. Resilience was assessed using the Multilevel Resilience Resource Measure (MRM) for African American/Black adults living with HIV, where endorsement of a MRM statement indicated agreement that a resilience resource helped a participant continue HIV care despite challenges or was present in a participant's neighborhood. Modified Poisson regression models estimated adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs) for virologic suppression as a function of categorical MRM scores, controlling for demographic, clinical, and behavioral characteristics at or prior to sub-study enrollment. We assessed for effect measure modification (EMM) by neighborhood risk environments. RESULTS Compared to participants with lesser endorsement of multilevel resilience resources, aPRs for virologic suppression among those with greater or moderate endorsement were 1.03 (95% confidence interval: 0.96-1.11) and 1.03 (0.96-1.11), respectively. Regarding multilevel resilience resource endorsement, there was no strong evidence for EMM by levels of neighborhood risk environments. CONCLUSIONS Modest positive associations between higher multilevel resilience resource endorsement and virologic suppression were at times most compatible with the data. However, null findings were also compatible. There was no strong evidence for EMM concerning multilevel resilience resource endorsement, which could have been due to random error. Prospective studies assessing EMM by levels of the neighborhood risk environment with larger sample sizes are needed.
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- Jee Won Park
- Center for Epidemiologic Research, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Brown University, Box G-S121-2, 121 South Main Street, Providence, RI, USA
- Program in Epidemiology, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Center for Epidemiologic Research, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Brown University, Box G-S121-2, 121 South Main Street, Providence, RI, USA
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- Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Center for AIDS Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Center for AIDS Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Center for AIDS Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Center for Epidemiologic Research, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Brown University, Box G-S121-2, 121 South Main Street, Providence, RI, USA.
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Nawfal ES, Gray A, Sheehan DM, Ibañez GE, Trepka MJ. A Systematic Review of the Impact of HIV-Related Stigma and Serostatus Disclosure on Retention in Care and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Women with HIV in the United States/Canada. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2024; 38:23-49. [PMID: 38150524 PMCID: PMC10794841 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2023.0178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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This systematic review explores the roles of HIV stigma and disclosure of HIV serostatus in antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and retention in care (RIC) among women with HIV (WHIV) in the United States and Canada. We conducted a systematic search of electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Google scholar) to identify peer-reviewed articles published between January 1996 and December 2022. The search yielded 1120 articles after duplicates were removed. Of these, 27 articles met the inclusion criteria. The majority (89%) of the studies were conducted in the United States. The studies included WHIV from diverse racial/ethnic groups, residing in both urban and rural areas. Most of the studies suggested that internalized stigma, perceived community stigma, and fear of disclosure were important barriers to ART adherence and RIC among WHIV. HIV-related stigma experienced within the health care setting was also reported as a factor impacting health care utilization. A few studies identified mental health distress as a potential mechanism accounting for the association and suggested that social support and resilience may buffer the negative effects of stigma and disclosure on ART adherence and RIC among WHIV. Our review indicates that stigma and concerns about disclosure continue to significantly affect HIV health outcomes for WHIV in high-income countries. It underscores the importance of integrated HIV care services and interventions targeting mental health, resilience building, and improved patient-provider relationships for WHIV to enhance ART adherence and RIC. Longitudinal studies and investigations into additional mechanisms are needed to advance understanding and inform women-centered interventions.
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- Ekpereka Sandra Nawfal
- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
- Research Center for Minority Institutions, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
- Research Center for Minority Institutions, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
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Sommer SB, Barroso JV, Bass SB, Congema MR, Schoemann AM, Caiola CE. Barriers and facilitators to engagement in care and medication adherence for women living with HIV in the Southern United States. AIDS Care 2024; 36:130-138. [PMID: 37535630 PMCID: PMC10837316 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2023.2233498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Women living in the South have the second highest rate of HIV and the lowest rate of viral suppression among women in all regions in the United States (U.S.). Viral suppression is achieved by successfully linking women to HIV care and supporting adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). We aimed to qualitatively explore perceived barriers and facilitators to HIV care engagement and ART adherence among women living with HIV in the South. Participants (N = 40) were recruited across a broad geographic area of the South, assisted by a location-specific Community/Clinician Advisory Board (CCAB). Qualitative research methods were used to generate in-depth descriptions of women's experiences in accessing HIV care and adhering to ART. Intrapersonal qualities expressed through resilience and self-efficacy were amongst the most prominent themes for both engagement in care and adherence to medications. Structural barriers such as transportation and distance to care continued to be a barrier to engagement, while medication delivery facilitated adherence. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the complexity and interrelated nature of factors impacting care and adherence. Multilevel interventions that incorporate structural factors in addition to individual-level behavioral change are needed to facilitate engagement in care and adherence to ART.
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- Sadie B Sommer
- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, U.S.A
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- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, U.S.A
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Sommer S, Barroso J. A qualitative metasynthesis of stigma in women living with HIV in the United States. Int J Equity Health 2023; 22:158. [PMID: 37605194 PMCID: PMC10441719 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-01969-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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Our goal was to synthesize qualitative studies on HIV-related stigma as experienced by women living with HIV (WLWH) in the U.S. Qualitative metasynthesis techniques as developed by Sandelowski et al. (Res Nurs Health 30(1):99-111, 2007) were used to integrate and update findings on stigma in WLWH in the U.S. in 43 reports of qualitative studies conducted between 2004 and 2023 with 1118 participants. Developed themes explored a collective narrative of women first surviving the intersectionality of multiple sources of stigma, discovering non-linear pathways to transcend their stigma, and finally experiencing resilience through their transcendence of stigma. While this metasynthesis revealed similarities to an earlier metasynthesis in the ubiquity and persistence of stigma, they differ primarily in women's abilities to find agency in managing and opposing their stigma. This cognitive reframing of their stigma helped women to redefine stigma as ignorance and move towards a more positive assessment of the self. In doing so, they separated themselves from their stigma and the damaging effects of it. Findings from this metasynthesis may serve as a useful tool for the development of stigma reduction interventions specific to the needs and experiences of WLWH in the U.S.
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- Sadie Sommer
- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 461 21st Ave, S, Nashville, TN, 37240, USA.
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, 461 21st Ave, S, Nashville, TN, 37240, USA
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Sauceda JA, Campbell CK, Ndukwe SO, Dubé K, Saberi P. Medical mistrust of health systems as a moderator of resilience and self-reported HIV care engagement in Black and Latinx young adults living with HIV. CULTURAL DIVERSITY & ETHNIC MINORITY PSYCHOLOGY 2023:2023-99078-001. [PMID: 37589681 PMCID: PMC10873476 DOI: 10.1037/cdp0000615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study resilience and its association with HIV care engagement in a sample of young adult Black and Latinx people living with HIV (PLWH) in the United States and to test if a systems-level barrier, medical mistrust, would moderate the resilience-engagement association. METHOD Between April and August 2021, we recruited participants through social media and dating apps (N = 212) and verified age and HIV status through a review process of digital text-messaged and emailed photos. Participants completed a one-time online survey consisting of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, The Index of Engagement in HIV Care, and the Medical Mistrust Index. We ran a regression-based moderation analysis using the Johnson-Neyman Technique to estimate regions of significance. RESULTS The sample (N = 212) was 80.5% Black and 19.5% Latinx with a mean age of 25.8 years (SD = 2.84). Higher resilience scores were associated with higher HIV care engagement scores (b = 0.72, p = .003), and medical mistrust moderated this relationship as evidenced by a mistrust by resilience interaction (b = -0.16, p = .01). Our regions of statistical significance showed that as mistrust increased, the size of the resilience-engagement association decreased. CONCLUSION Resilience may be a protective factor associated with greater participation and sense of connection to HIV care, but is diminished by mistrust of the medical system at large. This suggest that systems-level changes, in addition to individual-level interventions, are needed to address medical mistrust to fully harness the resilience of young PLWH. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).
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- John A. Sauceda
- Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
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- Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Rajabiun S, Heath C, Walter AW, Scott JC, Downes A, Jennings E, Cabral HJ, Flores-Rodriguez C, Sprague Martinez L. The Black women first initiative: using implementation science to examine bundled interventions to improve care and treatment coordination for Black women with HIV. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:551. [PMID: 37237372 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09446-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Black cisgender and transgender women are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic compared to women of other racial and ethnic identities. Twelve demonstration sites across the United States are adapting, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive bundle of two or more evidence informed interventions to improve health and outcomes and quality of life for Black women with HIV. METHODS Guided by Greenhalgh's Conceptual Model of Diffusion of Innovations in Health Service Organizations and Proctor's model for use of implementation strategies and evaluating implementation, service and client outcomes, this mixed methods study documents outcomes at the client, organization, and system level. Participant eligibility for the bundled interventions includes: individuals who are 18 years or older, identify as Black or African-American, identify as cisgender or transgender female and have a diagnosis of HIV. Qualitative data are collected systematically through a series of annual site visits and a standardized monthly call form to assess the barriers and facilitators to the implementation process and the key determinants impacting the intervention uptake and implementation strategies. Quantitative data collection for the implementation, service and client outcomes is conducted through a pre-post prospective study to examine the impact on Black women's health and well-being. Implementation outcomes include: the reach to Black women with HIV, adoption of interventions across the sites and their community; the fidelity to the components of the bundled interventions; the costs of the intervention; and the sustainability of the intervention in the organization and community. Primary service and client outcomes are improved linkage to and retention in HIV care and treatment, increased and sustained viral suppression, improved quality of life and resilience, and stigma reduction. DISCUSSION The study protocol presented is specifically designed to advance the evidence for adopting culturally responsive and relevant care into clinic and public health settings to improve the health and well-being for Black women with HIV. In addition the study may advance the implementation science field by furthering what is known about the ways in which bundled interventions can address barriers to care and facilitate the uptake of organizational practices to improve health.
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- Health Resources and Services Administration, Division of Policy and Data, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Rockville, USA
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- Boston University School of Social Work, Center for Emerging Infectious Disease Policy and Research and Clinical Translational Science Institute Community Engagement Program, Boston, USA
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Kıllı NE, Bakır ÇN, Canbaz AA, Karabulut K, Mutlu A, Karataşlı Ş, Tekin S, Kayı İ. Resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic among people living with HIV: A cross-sectional study. Int J STD AIDS 2023:9564624231156202. [PMID: 36820627 PMCID: PMC9950817 DOI: 10.1177/09564624231156202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to investigate the factors shaping resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic among people living with HIV (PLWH). METHODS A total of 341 participants were included in this cross-sectional study. The online survey included scales of resilience, depression & anxiety, loneliness, social support, COVID-19 fear, stress, and sociodemographic information. RESULTS Logistic regression test results showed loneliness (OR = 2.548, 95% CI = 1.251, 5.189), social support (OR = 2.217, 95% CI = 1.148, 4.279), income (OR = 2.581, 95% CI = 1.217, 5.472), sexual orientation (OR = 2.707, 95% CI = 1.004, 7.300), age (OR = 1.044, 95% CI = 1.006, 1.083) and COVID-19 fear (OR = 0.891, 95% CI = 0.840, 0.944) were statistically significant factors associated with resilience among PLWH. CONCLUSION In conclusion, reducing COVID-19 fear by providing the correct information about the COVID-19 pandemic, fortifying the level of social support satisfaction, as well as minimising the level of loneliness have the potential to improve psychological resilience among PLWH.
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- Nesrin Ecem Kıllı
- School of Medicine, Koç University, İstanbul, Turkey,Nesrin Ecem Kıllı, School of Medicine, Koç University, Rumelifeneri Campus, Rumelifeneri Way, İstanbul 34450, Turkey.
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- School of Medicine, Koç University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Koç University School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Koç University School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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Meng L, Chen D, Hu P, Yao M, Zhou C, Li X. A moderated mediation analysis of depression and age on the relationship between resilience and frailty among HIV-positive adults. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1128309. [PMID: 37033029 PMCID: PMC10077968 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1128309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Background Given the continuing challenges frailty poses among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLHIV), accumulating evidence suggests that frailty is linked to psychological factors. However, the mutual influences of resilience, depression, and frailty have not yet been clarified. This study aimed to identify the potential mechanistic pathway through which psychological factors mitigate frailty. Methods Data were collected from June to August 2019 by trained investigators through face-to-face interviews with 375 HIV-positive Chinese adults. Each participant completed structured questionnaires to collect data in respect of their socio-demographic characteristics, and levels of frailty, depression, and resilience. These assessment measures included a self-designed questionnaire, the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI), the 10-item Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D-10), and the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10). SPSS PROCESS macro was used to analyze the mediation and moderated mediation models. Results The overall prevalence of frailty was 26.4%, and the prevalence of frailty among older and younger adults living with HIV was 22 and 31.4%, respectively. Mediation analysis showed that an association between resilience and frailty was mediated by depression, whereas resilience did not mediate the relationship between depression and frailty. Compared to physical frailty, depression was a stronger mediator of resilience to psychological frailty. We further found that age moderated the indirect effect of resilience on psychological frailty, with resilience being a stronger negative predictor of depression and depression being a stronger positive predictor of psychological frailty for older PLHIV than for younger PLHIV. Conclusion Lower levels of resilience and greater levels of depression may be significant risk factors for frailty among PLHIV. Levels of resilience influenced frailty directly and frailty was indirectly affected by depression. Therefore, it is recommended that PLHIV, especially older patients, should be encouraged to establish positive psychological coping strategies to slow the progression of frailty.
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- Lijun Meng
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Wuhan Health Information Center, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- *Correspondence: Xingli Li,
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Stockman JK, Lucea MB, Cimino AN, Wood BA, Tsuyuki K, Granger DA, Campbell JC. Discrimination, resilience, and HIV testing frequency among black women seeking services from STD clinics. Soc Sci Med 2023; 316:115344. [PMID: 36115729 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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RATIONALE In the United States, Black women are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for most new HIV infections diagnosed among women. Socio-structural barriers to HIV testing include stigma and discrimination but may be mitigated by resilience. OBJECTIVE We aimed to examine the effect of discrimination and resilience on HIV testing behaviors among Black women. METHODS Between 2016 and 2018, we conducted The ESSENCE Project, a retrospective cohort study on the role of physiological and environmental factors on the association between sexual assault and HIV risk among Black women in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Black women aged 18-44 were recruited from public health STD clinics and completed an audio-computer-assisted self-interview survey. Hierarchical multiple negative binomial regression models were used to examine the associations of everyday discrimination (subtle and overt) and resilience on HIV testing frequency; resilience and its subscales (relational maintenance, personal fortitude, positive coping, independence and insight) were also examined as moderators. RESULTS Among 236 Black women reporting HIV testing history, the median number of lifetime HIV tests was 4 (IQR = 2, 6). Mean everyday discrimination was 2.3 (SD = 1.2). Mean resilience was 5.3 (SD = 0.8). Everyday discrimination and its subscales (overt and subtle) were negatively associated with lifetime HIV testing frequency, while overall resilience was not associated with lifetime HIV testing frequency. Accounting for demographics, overall resilience moderated the association of subtle discrimination and lifetime HIV testing frequency. For the resilience subscales, more specifically: (1) associations of subtle discrimination and HIV testing frequency were significant at the lowest relational maintenance and lowest positive coping resilience; and (2) the association of subtle discrimination and HIV testing frequency was significant at the highest resilience for all four subscales. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight the need for provider- and community-level interventions addressing the deleterious effects of everyday discrimination and more specifically subtle everyday discrimination to encourage HIV testing.
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- Jamila K Stockman
- Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0507, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0507, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0507, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- School of Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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Turan B, Budhwani H, Yigit I, Ofotokun I, Konkle-Parker DJ, Cohen MH, Wingood GM, Metsch LR, Adimora AA, Taylor TN, Wilson TE, Weiser SD, Kempf MC, Brown-Friday J, Gange S, Kassaye S, Pence BW, Turan JM. Resilience and Optimism as Moderators of the Negative Effects of Stigma on Women Living with HIV. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2022; 36:474-482. [PMID: 36484762 PMCID: PMC9805859 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2022.0185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Resilience and optimism may not only have main effects on health outcomes, but may also moderate and buffer negative effects of stressors. We examined whether dispositional resilience and optimism moderate the associations between HIV-related stigma in health care settings and health-related outcomes (trust in HIV health care providers and depression symptoms) among women living with HIV (WLHIV). One thousand four hundred five WLHIV in nine US cities completed validated questionnaires for cross-sectional analyses. Higher self-reported experienced and anticipated stigma and lower resilience and optimism were associated with higher depression symptoms and with lower trust in HIV providers. Importantly, resilience moderated the effects of experienced stigma (but not of anticipated stigma): When resilience was high, the association of experienced stigma with higher depression symptoms and lower trust in HIV providers was weaker compared with when resilience was low. Further, significant moderation effects suggested that when optimism was high, experienced and anticipated stigma was both less strongly associated with depression symptoms and with lower trust in one's HIV care providers compared with when optimism was low. Thus, the effects of experienced stigma on depression symptoms and provider trust were moderated by both resilience and optimism, but the effects of anticipated stigma were moderated only by optimism. Our findings suggest that in addition to their main effects, resilience and optimism may function as buffers against the harmful effects of stigma in health care settings. Therefore, optimism and resilience may be valuable intervention targets to reduce depression symptoms or improve trust in providers among populations that experience or anticipate stigma, such as WLHIV.
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- Bulent Turan
- Department of Psychology, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Health Care Organization & Policy, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- College of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychology, TED University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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- Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- College of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Infectious Diseases, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Health Care Organization & Policy, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- School of Medicine, Department of Pubic Health, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
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HIV-related challenges and women's self-response: A qualitative study with women living with HIV in Indonesia. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275390. [PMID: 36215264 PMCID: PMC9550025 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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HIV infection is a major public health concern, with a range of negative impacts on People Living with HIV (PLHIV). A qualitative study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, using in-depth interviews with 26 Women Living with HIV (WLHIV) was conducted to understand HIV risk factors and impact and their access to HIV care services. This paper describes the self-response of WLHIV towards negative HIV-related experiences facing them and adds to the existing literature which tends to focus on HIV impact only, as opposed to strategies that many WLHIV have used to empower and educate themselves and their family/community. Participants were recruited using the snowball sampling technique. Data analysis was guided by a qualitative data analysis framework. Our study highlighted that WLHIV experienced psychological challenges, stigma and discrimination. However, they demonstrated remarkable self-response and capacity in pursuing effective strategies and support to protect themselves, and educating themselves and others around them to rebuild trust and regain respect and acceptance. Our findings indicate that the needs of WLHIV should be addressed through policy and practice to help them cope with HIV-related psychological and social challenges effectively. Family and community members seem to play an important role in those negative challenges against WLHIV, thus there is also a need for HIV education programs for family and community members to enhance their HIV-health literacy and acceptance of PLHIV.
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Wändell P, Ljunggren G, Jallow A, Wahlström L, Carlsson AC. Health Care Consumption, Psychiatric Diagnoses, and Pharmacotherapy 1 and 2 Years Before and After Newly Diagnosed HIV: A Case-Control Study Nested in The Greater Stockholm HIV Cohort Study. Psychosom Med 2022; 84:940-948. [PMID: 36044611 PMCID: PMC9553255 DOI: 10.1097/psy.0000000000001121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We compare individuals with newly diagnosed HIV with sex-, age-, and socioeconomic status-matched HIV-negative controls, with the aim of studying the frequency of health care visits, the types of clinics visited, registered diagnoses, and psychopharmacotherapy. METHODS The data were collected through the Stockholm Region administrative database (Stockholm Regional Health Care Data Warehouse) for men and women (people) living with newly diagnosed HIV (PLWH) in their medical records (930 men, 450 women) and controls. The odds ratios (ORs) with 99% confidence intervals (CIs) for psychiatric comorbidities and relevant pharmacotherapies were calculated during the 2011-2018 period. RESULTS Substance use disorder was higher in PLWH than in controls, before and after newly diagnosed HIV in men (OR = 1 year before 4.36 [99% CI = 2.00-9.5] and OR = 1 year after 5.16 [99% CI = 2.65-10.08]) and women (OR = 1 year before 6.05 [99% CI = 1.89-19.40] and OR = 1 year after 5.24 [99% CI = 1.69-16.32]). Health care contacts and psychiatric disorders were more common in cases than controls 1 and 2 years after diagnosis, particularly for depression in men 1 year after HIV (OR = 3.14, 99% CI = 2.11-4.67), which was not found in women (1 year OR = 0.94, 99% CI = 0.50-1.77). CONCLUSIONS Before newly diagnosed HIV, PLWH have the same level of psychiatric diagnoses as their controls, except for substance use disorder. Psychiatric problems are more common in PLWH than in their controls after newly diagnosed HIV.
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Boga DJ, Dale SK. Black Women Living with HIV: A Latent Profile Analysis of Intersectional Adversities, Resilience, and Mental Health. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2022; 36:364-374. [PMID: 36040393 PMCID: PMC9514596 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2022.0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Black women living with HIV (BWLWH) face adversities, including discrimination (race, HIV, and gender related) and trauma. This study examines which latent profiles of resilience (R) and adversity (A) are most prevalent and their relationships to mental health among 119 BWLWH [age = 44.1 (standard deviation = 10.9)]. Questionnaires measured resilience (post-traumatic growth, trait/coping resilience, religious coping, social support), adversity (discrimination, trauma, microaggressions), and mental health [post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, post-traumatic cognitions (PTC), and depressive symptoms]. Four salient profiles emerged through latent profile analysis and mental health differences were evaluated. Profile 1 (19.8%) reported lowest scores on 4 resilience measures, lowest traumas, and second lowest on discrimination (low resilience/low adversity-LR/LA). Profile 2 (13.8%) had second lowest on 3 resilience measures but second highest social support, highest/second highest on traumas and discrimination and microaggressions (low resilience/high adversity-LR/HA). Profile 3 (59.5%) exhibited higher scores on resilience and lowest scores on 3 of 4 adversity measures (high resilience/low adversity-HR/LA). Profile 4 (6.9%) reported high on 3 resilience measures, but third lowest on social support, and second highest/highest traumas, discrimination, and microaggressions (high resilience/high adversity-HR/HA). For PTC, the HR/LA group had significantly lower scores compared with the LR/LA and LR/HA groups; and LR/HA had higher PTC scores than the HR/HA group. PTSD scores were significantly lower for HR/LA than all profiles. Depression scores were significantly higher for LR/LA and LR/HA groups than HR/LA. Findings indicate that lower adversity alongside higher resilience leads to better mental health. Policies must address intersectional discrimination and prevent trauma impacting BWLWH; interventions are needed to improve social support and healing. Clinical Trial Registration number NCT02764853.
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- Devina J. Boga
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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Devlin SA, Johnson AK, McNulty MC, Joseph OL, Hall A, Ridgway JP. "Even if I'm undetectable, I just feel like I would die": a qualitative study to understand the psychological and socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women living with HIV (WLWH) in Chicago, IL. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:218. [PMID: 35689277 PMCID: PMC9185710 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01812-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the health and well-being of people worldwide, yet few studies have qualitatively examined its cumulative effects on ciswomen living with HIV (WLWH). We aimed to explore how the pandemic has impacted WLWH, including challenges related to HIV care, employment, finances, and childcare. We also investigated how HIV status and different psychosocial stressors affected their mental health. Methods We performed 25 semi-structured qualitative interviews with WLWH regarding the ways in which COVID-19 impacted their social determinants of health and physical well-being during the pandemic. 19 WLWH who received care at the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM) and 6 women who received care at Howard Brown Health, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Chicago, were interviewed remotely from June 2020 to April 2021. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed. Interviews were thematically analyzed for commonalities regarding HIV-specific and general experiences of WLWH during the pandemic. Results The majority of participants reported COVID-19 impacted their HIV care, such as appointment cancellations and difficulties adhering to antiretroviral therapy. In addition to HIV care obstacles, almost all participants described perceived heightened vulnerability to or fear of COVID-19. The pandemic also affected the socioeconomic well-being of participants, with reported financial strains and employment disruptions. Some mothers took on additional childcare responsibilities, such as homeschooling. Increased mental health concerns and negative psychological effects from the social isolation associated with the pandemic were also experienced by most participants. Conclusions We gained invaluable insight into how WLWH were challenged by and adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, including its destabilizing effects on their HIV care and mental health. Women described how they undertook additional childcare responsibilities during the pandemic and how their HIV status compounded their concerns (e.g., perceived heightened vulnerability to COVID-19). Strategies to better support WLWH in maintaining their overall health throughout the pandemic include childcare assistance, access to affordable mental health services, support groups, and education from HIV care providers. These findings have significant implications for examining future health crises through the perspective of potential gender inequalities.
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- Samantha A Devlin
- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5837 S. Maryland Avenue, L-038, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
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- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.,Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5837 S. Maryland Avenue, L-038, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5837 S. Maryland Avenue, L-038, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5837 S. Maryland Avenue, L-038, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5837 S. Maryland Avenue, L-038, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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Lau B, Sharma I, Manku S, Kobylianski J, Wong LY, Ibáñez-Carrasco F, Carusone SC, O'Brien KK. Considerations for developing and implementing an online community-based exercise intervention with adults living with HIV: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e059294. [PMID: 35428647 PMCID: PMC9014056 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe the need for, and utility of, online community-based exercise (CBE) interventions with adults living with HIV and identify factors to consider in developing and implementing an online CBE intervention with adults living with HIV. DESIGN Qualitative descriptive study using web-based semistructured interviews. PARTICIPANTS We recruited adults representing at least one of five stakeholder groups with experience in CBE and/or HIV: (1) adults living with HIV, (2) rehabilitation professionals, (3) fitness personnel, (4) educators with eLearning experience and (5) representatives from HIV community-based organisations (CBOs). DATA COLLECTION We asked participants to describe their experiences with online CBE, need and utility for online CBE and factors in developing and implementing online CBE interventions. We analysed data using a group-based thematic analytical approach. RESULTS Among the 11 participants, most had experience working with adults living with HIV (73%) or with telehealth/rehabilitation/coaching in HIV or other chronic conditions (91%). Participants (eight women; two men; one non-binary; median age: 49 years), identified the need and utility for online CBE interventions to increase accessibility and continuity of care with adults living with HIV. Six factors to consider in developing and implementing online CBE included: (1) person-specific considerations (episodic nature of HIV, stigma, HIV disclosure), (2) accessibility of programme (physical space to exercise, reliable internet, access to devices, digital literacy), (3) programme delivery and technology (live vs prerecorded online classes, multiple online platforms for delivery, physical activity tracking, troubleshooting technology), (4) attributes of programme personnel (working with CBOs, relatable instructors, diverse staff), (5) programme content and design (tailored exercise classes, educational sessions) and (6) building community (shared experiences, peer support, social opportunities). CONCLUSIONS There is a need and utility for online CBE in the context of HIV. Considerations for development and implementation span individual, structural and technical, and community dimensions. Results can inform the future development and implementation of online CBE with adults living with HIV and other chronic episodic conditions.
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- Bernice Lau
- Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Casey House, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Fazeli PL, Hopkins CN, Wells A, Lambert CC, Turan B, Kempf MC, Vance DE. Examining the Acceptability of a Resilience Building Intervention Among Adults Aging With HIV. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2022; 33:155-167. [PMID: 33427766 PMCID: PMC8257766 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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ABSTRACT Few interventions have targeted resilience resources in people living with HIV (PLWH). We tested the acceptability of an existing resilience intervention in middle-age and older PLWH. Fourteen PLWH attended one 3-hr group session, which included videos, quizzes, and written activities. Participants provided quantitative and qualitative feedback. The mean acceptability rating was 8.71 (1.27) on a 10-point scale. A majority of participants reported that the intervention was an appropriate length; that it improved their resilience, mood, and ability to manage HIV; and that they would likely continue using the tools. Average content retention accuracy was 75% (12.66). Qualitative feedback suggested addressing HIV-specific stressors, including disclosure concerns, stigma, health concerns, and treatment adherence. The resilience intervention was deemed highly acceptable among older PLWH. Uptake may increase by addressing HIV-specific stressors and improving comprehensibility. Future research should further refine and test the efficacy of a modified version of the intervention.
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- Pariya L Fazeli
- Pariya L. Fazeli, PhD, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Cierra N. Hopkins, BS, is a Program Manager, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Andrea Wells, MSN, is a Doctoral Student, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Bulent Turan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Mirjam-Colette Kempf, PhD, MPH, is a Professor, School of Nursing, Departments of Epidemiology and Health Behavior, and School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- David E. Vance, PhD, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Pariya L. Fazeli, PhD, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Cierra N. Hopkins, BS, is a Program Manager, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Andrea Wells, MSN, is a Doctoral Student, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Bulent Turan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Mirjam-Colette Kempf, PhD, MPH, is a Professor, School of Nursing, Departments of Epidemiology and Health Behavior, and School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- David E. Vance, PhD, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Pariya L. Fazeli, PhD, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Cierra N. Hopkins, BS, is a Program Manager, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Andrea Wells, MSN, is a Doctoral Student, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Bulent Turan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Mirjam-Colette Kempf, PhD, MPH, is a Professor, School of Nursing, Departments of Epidemiology and Health Behavior, and School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- David E. Vance, PhD, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Pariya L. Fazeli, PhD, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Cierra N. Hopkins, BS, is a Program Manager, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Andrea Wells, MSN, is a Doctoral Student, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Bulent Turan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Mirjam-Colette Kempf, PhD, MPH, is a Professor, School of Nursing, Departments of Epidemiology and Health Behavior, and School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- David E. Vance, PhD, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Pariya L. Fazeli, PhD, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Cierra N. Hopkins, BS, is a Program Manager, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Andrea Wells, MSN, is a Doctoral Student, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Bulent Turan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Mirjam-Colette Kempf, PhD, MPH, is a Professor, School of Nursing, Departments of Epidemiology and Health Behavior, and School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- David E. Vance, PhD, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Pariya L. Fazeli, PhD, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Cierra N. Hopkins, BS, is a Program Manager, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Andrea Wells, MSN, is a Doctoral Student, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Bulent Turan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Mirjam-Colette Kempf, PhD, MPH, is a Professor, School of Nursing, Departments of Epidemiology and Health Behavior, and School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- David E. Vance, PhD, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Pariya L. Fazeli, PhD, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Cierra N. Hopkins, BS, is a Program Manager, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Andrea Wells, MSN, is a Doctoral Student, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, is an Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Bulent Turan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Mirjam-Colette Kempf, PhD, MPH, is a Professor, School of Nursing, Departments of Epidemiology and Health Behavior, and School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- David E. Vance, PhD, is a Professor, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Arnold EA, Campbell CK, Koester KA. The innovative use of qualitative and mixed methods research to advance improvements along the HIV prevention and care continua. Curr Opin HIV AIDS 2022; 17:106-111. [PMID: 35067594 DOI: 10.1097/coh.0000000000000720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Despite enormous advances in prevention and care modalities, HIV continues to burden populations around the globe and is largely driven by social and behavioral processes. Mixed methods and qualitative research endeavors are best suited to uncovering and making sense of these dynamics, producing unique and actionable findings to alleviate the burden of HIV. We reviewed the global literature published on PubMed from 2020 to 2021 to identify studies that produced new insights into the social and behavioral dynamics that drive the HIV epidemic, focusing on mixed methods or purely qualitative study designs. RECENT FINDINGS Mixed methods and qualitative studies have revealed important nuances in the social and behavioral dynamics associated with the HIV prevention and care continua, from preexposure prophylaxis uptake and adherence to engagement in HIV care and treatment, and have important implications for attaining goals for controlling the epidemic. SUMMARY Articles reviewed contribute to advancing our understanding of complex social dynamics, structural level factors such as healthcare systems and policy, as well as the research endeavor itself and the need to diversify and sustain research to truly represent the perspectives of those most impacted by HIV. Numerous studies represent the unique ability of qualitative and mixed methods research to expand our understanding of and empathy for individuals living with and affected by HIV, offering new insights to help alleviate the burden of HIV.
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- Emily A Arnold
- Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Canova-Barrios CJ. Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness among HIV-Positive People from Buenos Aires, Argentina. INVESTIGACION Y EDUCACION EN ENFERMERIA 2022; 40:e11. [PMID: 35485624 PMCID: PMC9052714 DOI: 10.17533/udea.iee.v40n1e11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze the process of psychosocial adjustment to illness in a sample of people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus from Buenos Aires, Argentina. METHODS Cross-sectional analytical study. The sample consisted of 144 HIV-positive people chosen by simple random sampling. The PAIS-SR questionnaire was used to measure the Psychosocial Adjustment process, which is made up of 46 items organized into 7 domains, whose final score ranges between 0 and 100, interpreted so that the higher the score, the worse the psychosocial adjustment process. RESULTS The respondents reported were mostly male (82.63%), single (61.80%), with university studies (50.00%), without children (74.30%), and with a steady job (88.19%); the mean age of the participants was 43.8 years. The median global score was 51.4 (IQR: 12). The domains with the worst perception of psychosocial adjustment were: Health care orientation (Me: 56, IQR: 20), extended family relationship (Me: 55, IQR: 20), and Sexual relationship (Me: 54, IQR: 14), while those who had a better perception of adjustment were: Domestic environment (Me: 48, IQR: 8), Psychological distress (Me: 48, IQR: 17), Social environment (Me: 50, IQR: 18) and Vocational environment (Me: 50, IQR: 12). It was found that patients with a poor psychosocial adjustment process had low adherence to treatment, higher frequency of smoking, and sedentary lifestyle (p < 0.001), while male sex, older age, and employment were related to a better psychosocial adjustment process (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The process of psychosocial adjustment to illness in the study group is medium; adjustment was positively related to self-care habits such as better adherence to pharmacological treatment, physical activity, and not smoking.
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Baum MK, Tamargo JA, Diaz-Martinez J, Delgado-Enciso I, Meade CS, Kirk GD, Mehta SH, Moore R, Kipke MD, Shoptaw SJ, Mustanski B, Mandler RN, Khalsa JH, Siminski S, Javanbakht M, Gorbach PM. HIV, psychological resilience, and substance misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multi-cohort study. Drug Alcohol Depend 2022; 231:109230. [PMID: 34998257 PMCID: PMC8704725 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.109230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted mental health, increasing rates of substance misuse. Resilience is a positive adaptation to stress that may act as a buffer against adverse mental health outcomes. Based on prior knowledge, we hypothesized that PLWH would display higher resilience than HIV-uninfected peers, and that high resilience would be associated with lower risk of substance misuse. METHODS This analysis of the Collaborating Consortium of Cohorts Producing NIDA Opportunities (C3PNO) included data from six USA cohorts that administered a COVID-19-related survey with a 3-month follow-up during May 2020 and March 2021. All data was self-reported. The Brief Resilience Scale and General Anxiety Disorder-7 were utilized. Primary analyses consisted of multivariate generalized linear mixed models with random intercepts using binary logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 1430 participants completed both surveys, of whom 670 (46.9%) were PLWH. PLWH had lower odds of anxiety (OR=0.67, 95% CI: 0.51-0.89) and higher odds of high resilience (OR=1.21, 95% CI: 1.02-1.44) than HIV-uninfected participants, adjusted for covariates. The presence of anxiety was associated with higher risk of misuse of all substances. High resilience was associated with lower risk of anxiety and misuse of substances, adjusted for covariates. CONCLUSIONS Psychological resilience was associated with lower risk of anxiety and substance misuse, potentially serving as a buffer against poor mental and behavioral health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research is needed to identify pathways of resilience in the context of substance misuse and comprehensive resilience-focused interventions.
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- Marianna K Baum
- Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA.
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- Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Kim SS, DeMarco RF. The Intersectionality of HIV-Related Stigma and Tobacco Smoking Stigma With Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Among Women Living With HIV in the United States: A Cross-sectional Study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2022; 33:523-533. [PMID: 34999667 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT This study examined the intersectionality of HIV-related stigma, tobacco smoking stigma, and mental health among women living with HIV who were daily smokers. This secondary analysis used baseline data from 2 pilot smoking cessation studies. Participants received either an HIV-tailored or an attention-control intervention focused on smoking cessation as an outcome. There were significant positive relationships between HIV-related stigma and depressive and anxiety symptoms. In contrast, tobacco smoking stigma had no significant relationship with either of the symptoms when HIV-related stigma was controlled. However, there was a significant interaction effect (β = 1.37, p = .02) of tobacco smoking stigma with internalized HIV-related stigma on anxiety symptoms. Tobacco smoking stigma worsened anxiety symptoms for women who had high internalized HIV-related stigma. Health care providers should understand the effect of HIV-related stigma on mental health and address the intersectionality of HIV-related stigma with other socially disapproved behaviors, such as tobacco smoking.
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- Sun S Kim
- Sun S. Kim, PhD, APRN-BC, is an Associate Professor, Robert and Donna Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Rosanna F. DeMarco, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Greenwood GL, Wilson A, Bansal GP, Barnhart C, Barr E, Berzon R, Boyce CA, Elwood W, Gamble-George J, Glenshaw M, Henry R, Iida H, Jenkins RA, Lee S, Malekzadeh A, Morris K, Perrin P, Rice E, Sufian M, Weatherspoon D, Whitaker M, Williams M, Zwerski S, Gaist P. HIV-Related Stigma Research as a Priority at the National Institutes of Health. AIDS Behav 2022; 26:5-26. [PMID: 33886010 PMCID: PMC8060687 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03260-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognizes that, despite HIV scientific advances, stigma and discrimination continue to be critical barriers to the uptake of evidence-based HIV interventions. Achieving the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America (EHE) goals will require eliminating HIV-related stigma. NIH has a significant history of supporting HIV stigma research across its Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs) as a research priority. This article provides an overview of NIH HIV stigma research efforts. Each ICO articulates how their mission shapes their interest in HIV stigma research and provides a summary of ICO-relevant scientific findings. Research gaps and/or future opportunities are identified throughout, with key research themes and approaches noted. Taken together, the collective actions on the part of the NIH, in tandem with a whole of government and whole of society approach, will contribute to achieving EHE's milestones.
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- Gregory L Greenwood
- Division of AIDS Research, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, 5601 Fishers Lane, 9G19, Bethesda, MD, 20852, USA.
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- Office of AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20852, USA
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- Division of International Training and Research, Fogarty International Center, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- Sexual and Gender Minority Research Office, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- Office of Research on Women's Health, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- Division of Scientific Programs, National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- Office of AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20852, USA
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- Division of Extramural Science Programs, National Institute of Nursing Research, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Bethesda, MD, 20852, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD, 20817, USA
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- Division of International Science Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Fogarty International Center, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases & Nutrition, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Office of AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20852, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Office of Research on Women's Health, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bethesda, MD, 20852, USA
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- Office of AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20852, USA
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Awang AH, Salamat F, Lyndon N, Rela IZ, Akbar FH, Azian FUM. Effective Resilience Strategy for the Urban Poor During Coronavirus Crisis. EFFECTIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION STRATEGIES FOR GLOBAL "NEW NORMAL" 2022:203-223. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-3116-1_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Michel KG, Ocampo JMF, Spence AB, Wang C, Kikkisetti A, Doyle A, Merenstein D, Goparaju L, Kassaye SG. High Provider Trust Associates with High HIV Antiretroviral Adherence Among Women Living with HIV in a Metropolitan Washington, DC Cohort. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2022; 36:17-25. [PMID: 34910888 PMCID: PMC8905303 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2021.0110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Trust in providers and health care systems (HCSs) has been associated with higher HIV antiretroviral (ART) adherence; however, most previous studies enrolled primarily men and did not concurrently assess provider trust, HCS distrust, and clinical/biological outcomes. We enrolled 239 Washington, DC Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS) women: 167 with HIV (WWH) and 72 without HIV. In 2006 and 2017-2018, women completed surveys on provider trust and HCS distrust. Clinical, social, and demographic covariates were obtained during the 2017-2018 WIHS study visit. Descriptive analyses included chi-squared and Mann-Whitney tests. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests assessed trust measure change over time. Logistic (provider trust) and linear (HCS distrust) models were constructed in R. The majority of women were African American/Black (76.9%) with a median age of 52 (interquartile range 48, 58) and currently insured (99.6%). In multi-variable analyses, women with HIV (WWH) had higher odds of high provider trust [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.34, 6.45], with ≥95% ART adherence associated with high provider trust among only WWH (aOR 4.13, 95% CI 1.14, 15.92). Multi-variable models also showed 3.40-point higher HCS distrust scores among WWH who reported ≥95% ART adherence (p = 0.03). CD4 count and HIV viral load were not associated with provider trust or HCS distrust. Provider (p = 0.67) and HCS (p = 0.65) trust did not significantly change in this population at two time points for 10 years. Self-reported antiretroviral therapy adherence significantly associated with high provider trust, yet also with high HCS distrust, revealing a nuanced relationship to providers and the HCS among WWH.
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- Katherine G. Michel
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.,Address correspondence to: Katherine G. Michel, PhD, MPH, Georgetown University, 2115 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 130, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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The Mediating Role of Social Support and Resilience Between HIV-Related Stigmas and Patient Activation Among Young Black Women Living With HIV in the Southern United States: A Cross-sectional Study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2021; 33:78-88. [PMID: 34939990 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT Little is known about the construct of patient activation for engaging in favorable self-management behaviors in people with HIV. We conducted a cross-sectional study among young Black women with HIV (n = 84) to examine the association between stigma and patient activation and the mediating role of social support and resilience. Social support mediated the relationship between the following dimensions of stigma and patient activation: internalized (β = -0.20, SE = 0.08, CI [-0.369 to -0.071]) and anticipated in health care settings (β = -0.06, SE = 0.04, CI [-0.177 to -0.001]). Resilience mediated the relationship between the following dimensions of stigma and patient activation: anticipated in health care (β = -0.20, SE = 0.08, CI [-0.387 to -0.057]) and community settings (β = -0.15, SE = 0.08, CI [-0.318 to -0.017]), and enacted in community settings (β = -0.14, SE = 0.09, CI [-0.332 to -0.001]). Our findings suggest intrapersonal and interpersonal mechanisms by which various dimensions of stigma contribute to patient activation, thus identifying social support, resilience, and patient activation as potential intervention targets.
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Budhwani H, Yigit I, Ofotokun I, Konkle-Parker DJ, Cohen MH, Wingood GM, Metsch LR, Adimora AA, Taylor TN, Wilson TE, Weiser SD, Kempf MC, Sosanya O, Gange S, Kassaye S, Turan B, Turan JM. Examining the Relationships Between Experienced and Anticipated Stigma in Health Care Settings, Patient-Provider Race Concordance, and Trust in Providers Among Women Living with HIV. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2021; 35:441-448. [PMID: 34739336 PMCID: PMC8817693 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2021.0096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Stigma in health care settings can have negative consequences on women living with HIV, such as increasing the likelihood of missed visits and reducing trust in their clinical providers. Informed by prior stigma research and considering knowledge gaps related to the effect of patient-provider race concordance, we conducted this study to assess if patient-provider race concordance moderates the expected association between HIV-related stigma in health care settings and patients' trust in their providers. Moderation analyses were conducted using Women's Interagency HIV Study data (N = 931). We found significant main effects for patient-provider race concordance. Higher experienced stigma was associated with lower trust in providers in all patient-provider race combinations [White-White: B = -0.89, standard error (SE) = 0.14, p = 0.000, 95% confidence interval, CI (-1.161 to -0.624); Black patient-White provider: B = -0.19, SE = 0.06, p = 0.003, 95% CI (-0.309 to -0.062); and Black-Black: B = -0.30, SE = 0.14, p = 0.037, 95% CI (-0.575 to -0.017)]. Higher anticipated stigma was also associated with lower trust in providers [White-White: B = -0.42, SE = 0.07, p = 0.000, 95% CI (-0.552 to -0.289); Black patient-White provider: B = -0.17, SE = 0.03, p = 0.000, 95% CI (-0.232 to -0.106); and Black-Black: B = -0.18, SE = 0.06, p = 0.002, 95% CI (-0.293 to -0.066)]. Significant interaction effects indicated that the negative associations between experienced and anticipated HIV-related stigma and trust in providers were stronger for the White-White combination compared with the others. Thus, we found that significant relationships between HIV-related experienced and anticipated stigma in health care settings and trust in providers exist and that these associations vary across different patient-provider race combinations. Given that reduced trust in providers is associated with antiretroviral medication nonadherence and higher rates of missed clinical visits, interventions to address HIV-related stigma in health care settings may improve continuum of care outcomes.
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- Henna Budhwani
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Resilience, Physical Activity, and Depression in Women Living With HIV in the San Francisco Bay Area. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2021; 33:202-210. [DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Duthely LM, Sanchez-Covarrubias AP, Brown MR, Thomas TE, Montgomerie EK, Dale S, Safren SA, Potter JE. Pills, PrEP, and Pals: Adherence, Stigma, Resilience, Faith and the Need to Connect Among Minority Women With HIV/AIDS in a US HIV Epicenter. Front Public Health 2021; 9:667331. [PMID: 34235129 PMCID: PMC8255796 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.667331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Ending HIV/AIDS in the United States requires tailored interventions. This study is part of a larger investigation to design mCARES, a mobile technology-based, adherence intervention for ethnic minority women with HIV (MWH). Objective: To understand barriers and facilitators of care adherence (treatment and appointment) for ethnic MWH; examine the relationship between these factors across three ethnic groups; and, explore the role of mobile technologies in care adherence. Methods: Cross-sectional, mixed-methods data were collected from a cohort of African-American, Hispanic-American and Haitian-American participants. Qualitative data were collected through a focus group (n = 8) to assess barriers and facilitators to care adherence. Quantitative data (n = 48) surveyed women on depressive symptomology (PHQ-9), HIV-related stigma (HSS) and resiliency (CD-RISC25). We examined the relationships between these factors and adherence to treatment and care and across groups. Findings: Qualitative analyses revealed that barriers to treatment and appointment adherence were caregiver-related stressors (25%) and structural issues (25%); routinization (30%) and religion/spirituality (30%) promoted adherence to treatment and care. Caregiver role was both a hindrance (25%) and promoter (20%) of adherence to treatment and appointments. Quantitatively, HIV-related stigma differed by ethnic group; Haitian-Americans endorsed the highest levels while African-Americans endorsed the lowest. Depression correlated to stigma (R = 0.534; p < 0.001) and resiliency (R = −0.486; p < 0.001). Across ethnic groups, higher depressive symptomology and stigma were related to viral non-suppression (p < 0.05)—a treatment adherence marker; higher resiliency was related to viral suppression. Among Hispanic-Americans, viral non-suppression was related to depression (p < 0.05), and among African-Americans, viral suppression was related to increased resiliency (p < 0.04). Conclusion: Multiple interrelated barriers to adherence were identified. These findings on ethnic group-specific differences underscore the importance of implementing culturally-competent interventions. While privacy and confidentiality were of concern, participants suggested additional intervention features and endorsed the use of mCARES as a strategy to improve adherence to treatment and appointments.
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- Lunthita M Duthely
- Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Division of Research and Special Projects, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Miami Center for AIDS Research, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States
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- Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Division of Research and Special Projects, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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Spence AB, Michel K, Wang C, Dutton MA, Lee K, Merenstein D, Adams-Campbell L, Bell K, Kikkisetti A, Doyle A, Cochrane M, Goparaju L, Kassaye S. Viral Suppression Is Associated with HIV Treatment Self-Efficacy in a Cohort of Women in Washington, DC. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2021; 35:75-83. [PMID: 33689457 PMCID: PMC7987352 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2020.0224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The goal of HIV treatment is viral suppression as it is linked with improved health outcomes and decreased risk of viral transmission. We assessed the sociodemographic, behavioral, and patient-provider interaction associations with viral suppression with an administered survey to HIV-seropositive women in the metropolitan Washington, DC, site of the Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS) between 2017 and 2018. Logistic and mixed models were used to explore related factors between HIV viral suppression groups and HIV treatment self-efficacy, respectively. Higher HIV treatment self-efficacy and disclosure concerns were positively associated with viral suppression, while illicit drug use had a negative association. In mixed models, more health care provider trust was associated with higher HIV treatment self-efficacy, while depressive symptoms were associated with lower HIV treatment self-efficacy. Depression, illicit substance use, and HIV treatment self-efficacy are potentially modifiable factors that can influence viral suppression. Implementation studies are needed to determine whether interventions to manage depression or self-efficacy and improve trust in health care providers will influence treatment outcomes.
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- Amanda Blair Spence
- Division of Infectious Disease, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- School of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- School of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Ballivian J, Alcaide ML, Cecchini D, Jones DL, Abbamonte JM, Cassetti I. Impact of COVID-19-Related Stress and Lockdown on Mental Health Among People Living With HIV in Argentina. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2020; 85:475-482. [PMID: 33136748 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, causative agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has necessitated widespread lockdown to mitigate the pandemic. This study examines the influence of resilience on the impact of COVID-related stress and enforced lockdown on mental health, drug use, and treatment adherence among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Argentina. SETTING PLWH residing predominantly in Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and urban regions of Argentina were identified from a private clinic electronic database. METHODS Participants completed an anonymous online survey to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on economic disruption, resilience, mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness), adherence to HIV treatment, and substance use. We performed ordinary least squares and logistic regressions to test whether resilient coping buffered the impact of economic disruption on mental health and drug use during quarantine. RESULTS A total of 1336 PLWH aged 18-82 were enrolled. The impact of economic disruption on mental health ΔF(1,1321) = 8.86, P = 0.003 and loneliness ΔF(1,1326) = 5.77, P = 0.016 was buffered by resilience. A 3-way interaction between resilient buffering, stress, and sex was significant ΔF(1,1325) = 4.76, P = 0.029. Participants reported less than excellent adherence to medication (33%), disruption to mental health services (11%), and disruption to substance abuse treatment (1.3%) during lockdown. DISCUSSION The impact of COVID-stress and lockdown on emotional distress seemed mitigated by resilience coping strategies, and the buffering impact of resilience on perceived stress was greater among women. Results highlight PLWH's capacity to adhere to treatment in challenging circumstances and the importance of developing resilience skills for better coping with stress and adversity.
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MESH Headings
- Adaptation, Psychological
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Argentina
- Betacoronavirus
- COVID-19
- Coronavirus Infections/complications
- Coronavirus Infections/economics
- Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control
- Coronavirus Infections/psychology
- Female
- HIV Infections/complications
- HIV Infections/psychology
- Humans
- Intimate Partner Violence/trends
- Least-Squares Analysis
- Logistic Models
- Loneliness
- Male
- Mental Health/trends
- Mental Health Services/standards
- Middle Aged
- Pandemics/economics
- Pandemics/prevention & control
- Pneumonia, Viral/complications
- Pneumonia, Viral/economics
- Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control
- Pneumonia, Viral/psychology
- Resilience, Psychological
- SARS-CoV-2
- Sex Factors
- Social Isolation/psychology
- Social Support
- Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute/etiology
- Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute/psychology
- Substance-Related Disorders/etiology
- Substance-Related Disorders/therapy
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Treatment Adherence and Compliance
- Young Adult
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL; and
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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