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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 12/2018

01-12-2018 | Original Paper

Relationship Among HIV-Related Stigma, Mental Health and Quality of life for HIV-Positive Patients in Tehran

Authors: Mehrnaz Rasoolinajad, Nasrin Abedinia, Ahmad Ali Noorbala, Minoo Mohraz, Banafsheh Moradmand Badie, Abdulqader Hamad, Leyla Sahebi

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 12/2018

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Abstract

People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) face several challenges in terms of the medical management of their disease. Alongside this are stigma, discrimination and psychosocial issues associated with HIV infection. In this study, the relationships associated with HIV-related stigma, mental health and quality of life for HIV-positive patients were investigated. This cross-sectional study examined a sample of 450 HIV positive patients from the Infectious Diseases and Behavioral Health Clinic of Imam Khomeini Hospital in the city of Tehran, Iran. PLWHA completed Socio-Demographic Characteristics, Berger Scale Stigma (BSS), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), WHO Quality of life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and Philips Social Support Appraisals (SSA). Stigma was significantly correlated with psychological variables, social support, and quality of life. A prevalence of psychiatric disorders was reported by 78.8%. Findings suggested that psychosocial interventions reduce HIV related stigma, address psychological disorders and build social support to improve quality of life for people living with HIV.
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Metadata
Title
Relationship Among HIV-Related Stigma, Mental Health and Quality of life for HIV-Positive Patients in Tehran
Authors
Mehrnaz Rasoolinajad
Nasrin Abedinia
Ahmad Ali Noorbala
Minoo Mohraz
Banafsheh Moradmand Badie
Abdulqader Hamad
Leyla Sahebi
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 12/2018
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-017-2023-z

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