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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 11/2017

01-11-2017 | Original Paper

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Rural China

Authors: Sitong Luo, Chunqing Lin, Guoping Ji, Li Li

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 11/2017

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Abstract

Among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms associated with HIV diagnosis is a common problem. This study examined HIV diagnosis-related PTSD symptoms and its associated factors among PLHA in rural China. We used baseline data from a randomized controlled trial conducted in Anhui Province, China. Surveys of 522 PLHA were conducted via computer-assisted personal interview method. PTSD symptoms were measured based on re-experiencing, avoidance and arousal of the day of HIV diagnosis. Association between PTSD symptoms and demographic characteristics, physical and social functioning were assessed by multiple regression analysis and structural equation modeling. Social functioning exhibited a direct association with HIV diagnosis-related PTSD symptoms, and also mediated the association between PTSD symptoms and age, family income, and physical functioning. The study findings underscore the importance of developing interventions that alleviate PTSD symptoms and improve social functioning among PLHA in rural China.
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Metadata
Title
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Rural China
Authors
Sitong Luo
Chunqing Lin
Guoping Ji
Li Li
Publication date
01-11-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 11/2017
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-016-1641-1

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