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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 2/2013

01-02-2013 | Original Paper

Psychosocial Variables Associated with Coping of HIV-Positive Women Diagnosed During Pregnancy

Authors: Marinda Kotzé, Maretha Visser, Jenny Makin, Kathleen Sikkema, Brian Forsyth

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 2/2013

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Abstract

To identify psychosocial variables related to the use of coping strategies by HIV-positive South African women diagnosed during pregnancy, structured interviews were conducted with 224 HIV-positive women at antenatal clinics over a period of 2 years. Two coping styles, active and avoidant coping, were assessed using an adapted version of the Brief COPE. Psychosocial variables associated with changes in coping over time were identified with mixed linear analysis. Increases in active coping were associated with decreasing levels of internalized stigma and depression, increasing self-esteem and positive social support, knowing someone who is living with HIV, being physically healthy and living above the poverty line. Increases in avoidant coping were associated with increasing internalized stigma and depression, lower levels of self-esteem, HIV-knowledge and lower levels of education. Recommendations are made for psychological support services to strengthen women’s ability to cope and enhance their health and that of their infants.
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Metadata
Title
Psychosocial Variables Associated with Coping of HIV-Positive Women Diagnosed During Pregnancy
Authors
Marinda Kotzé
Maretha Visser
Jenny Makin
Kathleen Sikkema
Brian Forsyth
Publication date
01-02-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-012-0379-7

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