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Yang T, Qing L, Wang Y, Bu Q, Zhang M, Tan B, Chen X, Deng D. Influence of HIV/AIDS knowledge on HIV testing behavior among young students (14-27 years) with a history of sexual activity: chain mediation analysis of social discrimination, self-efficacy, and sexual behavior characteristics. AIDS Care 2024; 36:561-568. [PMID: 38088933 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2023.2280460] [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: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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This study used a self-administered questionnaire to investigate the relationship between HIV/AIDS knowledge, social discrimination, HIV self-efficacy, sexual behavioral characteristics and HIV testing behavior among young students with a history of sexual activity in Chongqing. Propensity score matching was used to construct a control group with similar demographic characteristics to the HIV testing group, only without HIV testing behaviors. Structural equation modeling was used to conduct chain-mediated effect analysis. The HIV testing rate among young students with a history of sexual behavior was 17.16%. Young students with HIV testing behavior had higher levels of HIV/AIDS knowledge, lower social discrimination, better self-efficacy, and no difference in sexual behavior characteristic scores between the two groups (P = 0.062). The mediated effect values of social discrimination and self-efficacy were 0.022 and 0.063, respectively, while their chain mediated effect value was 0.007. There was no mediated effect of sexual behavior characteristics. The level of young students' HIV/AIDS knowledge does not directly influence their HIV testing behavior but plays a complete chain mediating effect on HIV testing behavior through social discrimination and self-efficacy. HIV testing behavior should be promoted through the perspectives of enhancing HIV/AIDS knowledge level, reducing social discrimination, and improving self-efficacy.
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- Tong Yang
- Shapingba District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiulongpo District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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Yuan GF, Qiao S, Li X. Bridging internalized HIV stigma and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in China during the COVID-19 pandemic: a network analysis. Front Public Health 2024; 11:1306414. [PMID: 38249397 PMCID: PMC10796684 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1306414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Previous research has documented that HIV-related stigma may be a significant trigger of mental health problems among people living with HIV (PLWH). However, less is known about how internalized HIV stigma is linked to depressive symptoms among PLWH during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study sought to explore the network structure of internalized HIV stigma and depressive symptoms, along with bridge nodes, to elucidate how they co-exist. Participants were 1,197 Chinese PLWH (64.3% male, Mage = 41.52, SD = 9.20) who completed the measurements of internalized HIV stigma and depressive symptoms during the early phase of the COVID-19 outbreak (May 2020). Results revealed that "ashamed of having HIV" was identified as the most central nodes in the internalized HIV stigma network, whereas "mind wandered during tasks" ranked highest on centrality in the depressive symptoms network. Two bridge connections were exhibited within the combined internalized HIV stigma and depressive symptoms network model: "inferiority due to HIV" and "gloomy feelings" from internalized HIV stigma and depressive symptoms communities, respectively. This study is one of the first to examine the co-occurrence of internalized HIV stigma and depressive symptoms in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic using a network approach. These findings have potential clinical implications for mitigating depressive symptoms in populations facing socioeconomic disadvantage and vulnerability.
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- Guangzhe F. Yuan
- School of Education Science, Leshan Normal University, Leshan, Sichuan, China
- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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Abdu Z, Dule A, Habib S. The Frequency and Predictors of Sexual Dysfunction Among People Living with HIV/AIDS. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2023; 15:729-737. [PMID: 38149002 PMCID: PMC10749793 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s436966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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Background The frequency of sexual dysfunctions reported by HIV/AIDS patients is significantly higher than that of their peers. Sexual dysfunction and its predictors may result in increased viral loads, worsening HIV infection, and infectivity. To mitigate its consequences, appropriate evaluation and intervention are required. Methods A cross-sectional study design was conducted among 336 HIV/AIDS-positive individuals at one hospital in southwest Ethiopia. To assess sexual dysfunctions, a tool called the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ-14) was used. Data analysis was done with SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were used to identify independent predictor variables, and statistical significance was declared at a p-value of <0.05. Results 98.53% of the sample completed the questionnaire accordingly. The frequency of SD was 72.0% (95% CI = 67.4-77.0). The frequency of SD was reported to be more prevalent among males (76.8% (95% CI = 70.6-81.6)) than that of females (66.2% (95% CI = 59.5-73.5)). Among the domains of sexual dysfunction, sexual pleasure problems (96.70%, (95% CI: 94.60-98.50)) were the higher figure of SD, and sexual desire problems (82.40%, (95% CI: 78.60-86.60)); were the least prevalent sexual dysfunctions. Predictors of the SD were age, social anxiety, nicotine use, poor sleep quality, and time of resuming ART medication. Conclusion The frequency of SD was 72.0%. Predictors of the SD were age, social anxiety, nicotine use, poor sleep quality, and time of resuming ART medication.
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- Zakir Abdu
- Department of Psychiatry, Mattu University, Mattu, Oromia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mattu University, Mattu, Oromia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Family Health, Mattu Health Science College, Mattu, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Hidayat J, Chen MY, Maulina R, Nurbaya S. Factors Associated With HIV-Related Stigma Among Indonesian Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey. J Nurs Res 2023; 31:e295. [PMID: 37668415 DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite worldwide advances in HIV care and growing scientific knowledge about HIV, stigma and prejudice continue to hinder people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) from seeking treatment and care. HIV-related stigma among healthcare workers in Indonesia has been investigated and measured in only a few empirical studies. PURPOSE This study was developed to identify factors related to holding stigmatizing attitudes toward PLWHA among professional healthcare providers in Indonesia. METHODS A cross-sectional survey approach using convenience and snowball sampling techniques was used. Data were collected in February and March 2022. All of the participants were healthcare workers in Indonesia who had completed an online survey that collected demographic data and measured HIV-related stigma, fear of HIV transmission, and HIV-related knowledge. Bivariate analysis and multiple linear regression were used to investigate the association between the independent and dependent variables. RESULTS The study enrolled 252 participants, including eight physicians (3.2%), 200 nurses (79.4%), and 44 midwives (17.5%). Over two thirds of the participants (65.1%) had no formal HIV training. Stigmatizing attitudes were associated with lower levels of HIV knowledge ( B = -0.480, p < .01), fear of becoming infected with the HIV virus ( B = 0.354, p < .05), and type of HIV care setting ( B = -2.913, p < .05). Of the three participant categories, physicians had the highest levels of both HIV knowledge and PLWHA-related stigma. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate many healthcare workers in Indonesia receive limited formal training on HIV, have low levels of HIV knowledge, and fear HIV transmission. Therefore, providing comprehensive and up-to-date education about HIV for health workers and proper personal protective equipment should be incorporated into programs aimed at reducing stigmatizing attitudes against patients with HIV among healthcare workers in Indonesia.
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- Jufri Hidayat
- MSN, RN, Doctoral Student, School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- PhD, RN, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- MS, Lecturer, Midwifery Department, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
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- MS, Lecturer, Faculty of Nursing, Stikes Nani Hasanuddin Makassar, Indonesia
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Counselling experiences among men having sex with men and living with HIV in Malaysia. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274251. [PMID: 36107947 PMCID: PMC9477305 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose In Malaysia, the trend of HIV transmission has shifted from intravenous drug use to sexual intercourse, and men who have sex with men (MSM) have become the main driver due to high-risk sexual behaviour. Thus, treatment and care, which also involves counselling, for men who have sex with men and who are living with HIV (MSM living with HIV) are crucial. This study aims to explore the experiences of MSM living with HIV and participating in counselling session during treatment and care at two public hospitals. Method This qualitative study with a grounded-theory approach was conducted at two public hospitals in Malaysia. Five participants who were MSM living with HIV were selected through purposive sampling. They participated in semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations, and diary entries, each of which was conducted three times. The data were analysed using grounded theory with N-Vivo 8 to determine themes. Result The participants were found to experience feelings of emptiness and hopelessness because of their unreadiness to accept their HIV status. These feelings made their participation in counselling sessions challenging. Consequently, the participants found counselling sessions unhelpful due to their unwillingness to participate in the counselling relationship. Conclusion The findings of the study highlight the need for counselling sessions to focus more on feelings related to unreadiness to improve the self-esteem and ability to create positive relationships with others of MSM living with HIV. It is also important to strengthen the training and skills among HIV counsellors to enhance counselling services for these men.
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Mwase C, Nkhoma K, Allsop MJ. The role of digital health in palliative care for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221133707. [PMID: 36457812 PMCID: PMC9706081 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221133707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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Background In 2018, 26.6 million people were living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. Palliative care services are recommended for people living with HIV at all stages from diagnosis through to end-of-life. However, the provision of palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa is limited, leading to little or no access for the majority of patients. Digital technologies in sub-Saharan Africa present an opportunity to improve access to palliative care for people living with HIV in the region. This review synthesised literature on digital health interventions for palliative care for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and assessed their effects on patient outcomes. Methods Literature searches were conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and Global Health. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. Two independent reviewers conducted study screening, data extraction and quality appraisal. A narrative synthesis was performed to draw together and report findings across heterogeneous studies. Reporting of this review follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis checklist. Results Out of 4117 records, 25 studies were included, covering 3592 people living with HIV, across 21 countries. Studies included three randomised controlled trials, three qualitative, three pre- and post-test, two observational, two case series, six cross-sectional and six mixed methods studies. Telemedicine was the most reported digital health intervention, with 12 studies demonstrating the effectiveness of digital health interventions. Conclusion Emerging evidence suggests digital health interventions can be effective in facilitating patient-provider communication and health professional decision-making as a part of palliative care for people living with HIV. There is a need for further development and evaluation of digital health interventions alongside determining optimal approaches to their implementation as a part of palliative care provision in sub-Saharan Africa.
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- Christopher Mwase
- Academic Unit of Palliative Care, Leeds Institute of Health
Sciences, University of
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- Academic Unit of Palliative Care, Leeds Institute of Health
Sciences, University of
Leeds, UK
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