A cross-sectional description of social capital in an international sample of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH)

Webel, Allison R.; Phillips, J. Craig; Rose, Carol Dawson; Holzemer, William L.; Chen, Wei Ti; Tyer-Viola, Lynda; Rivero-Méndez, Marta; Nicholas, Patrice K.; Nokes, Kathleen M.; Kemppainen, Jeanne; Sefcik, Elizabeth; Brion, John; Eller, Lucille Sanzero; Iipinge, Scholastika; Kirksey, Kenn M.; Wantland, Dean; Chaiphibalsarisdi, Puangtip; Johnson, Mallory O.; Portillo, Carmen J.; Corless, Inge B.; Voss, Joachim; Salata, Robert A.

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-12-188

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“…This supports results from a large study in 6 countries, including China, that found bivariate associations between social capital and self-reported physical and psychological health 17 and research in the United States demonstrating an association between social capital and overall life satisfaction. 18 Social capital has also been found to decrease HIV symptom intensity, 19 which likely results in greater QoL among PLWH.…”

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Social Capital and Quality of Life Among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Southeast China

Lan

Yuan

Clements-Nolle

et al. 2016

Asia Pac J Public Health

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A cross-sectional study was conducted with 261 people living with HIV (PLWH) in Southeast China. A social capital questionnaire was used to measure social capital dimensions (trust, social connection, and social participation). A Chinese version of the Medical Outcomes Study HIV Health Survey (MOS-HIV) was used to assess Quality of Life (QoL); Physical Health Summary Scores (PHS) and Mental Health Summary Scores (MHS) were calculated. Multiple regression assessed whether social capital and its dimensions were associated with PHS and MHS. After controlling for sociodemographics and HIV-related factors, lower PHS scores were found among participants with low overall social capital (P < .01) and low trust (P < .001). Lower MHS scores were found among participants with low overall social capital (P < .001), low trust (P < .001) and low social connection (P < .01). Our findings identify potential intervention targets to improve QoL among PLWH in Southeast China, including the promotion of social capital.

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confidence: 89%

Social Capital and Quality of Life Among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Southeast China

Lan

Yuan

Clements-Nolle

et al. 2016

Asia Pac J Public Health

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“…Thus, our findings suggest that AIDS patients may not be as marginalized as previously thought [14]. However, more evidence on social capital among AIDS patients is needed before making strong conclusions in this regard.…”

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“…Relative to the general population, AIDS patients are more likely to be socially isolated, more often diagnosed with chronic health conditions, and more likely to lack access to health care resources [14]. Furthermore, many AIDS patients experience chaotic personal environments that can lead to negative health outcomes [16].…”

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Impact of Individual-Level Social Capital on Quality of Life among AIDS Patients in China

Xia

Chen

et al. 2012

PLoS ONE

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BackgroundWith growing recognition of the social determinants of health, social capital is an increasingly important construct in international health. However, the application of social capital discourse in response to HIV infection remains preliminary. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of social capital on quality of life (QoL) among adult patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).MethodsA convenient sample of 283 patients receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) was investigated in Anhui province, China. QoL data were collected using the Medical Outcomes Study HIV Survey (MOS-HIV) questionnaire. Social capital was measured using a self-developed questionnaire. Logistic regression models were used to explore associations between social capital and QoL.ResultsThe study sample had a mean physical health summary (PHS) score of 50.13±9.90 and a mean mental health summary (MHS) score of 41.64±11.68. Cronbach's α coefficients of the five multi-item scales of social capital ranged from 0.44 to 0.79. When other variables were controlled for, lower individual levels of reciprocity and trust were associated with a greater likelihood of having a poor PHS score (odds ratio [OR] = 2.02) or PHS score (OR = 6.90). Additionally, the factors of social support and social networks and ties were associated positively with MHS score (OR = 2.30, OR = 4.17, respectively).ConclusionsThis is the first report to explore the effects of social capital on QoL of AIDS patients in China. The results indicate that social capital is a promising avenue for developing strategies to improve the QoL of AIDS patients in China, suggesting that the contribution of social capital should be fully exploited, especially with enhancement of QoL through social participation. Social capital development policy may be worthy of consideration.

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“…Although some research has examined social capital in PLWH (Webel, Phillips, et al, 2012), its distinct relationship to HIV stigma in WLWH has not yet been studied. Young WLWH who do not feel valued by society, and who may lack a valued social identity, may be more likely to perceive HIV-related stigma, which could lead to increased morbidity and mortality.…”

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HIV Stigma and Social Capital in Women Living With HIV

Cuca¹,

Asher²,

Okonsky³

et al. 2017

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

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Women living with HIV (WLWH) continue to experience HIV-related stigma. Social capital is one resource that could mitigate HIV stigma. Our cross-sectional study examined associations between social capital and HIV-related stigma in 135 WLWH in the San Francisco Bay Area. The mean age of study participants was 48 years; 60% were African American; 29% had less than a high school education; and 19% were employed. Age was significantly associated with perceived HIV stigma (p = .001), but total social capital was not. Women with lower Value of Life social capital scores had significantly higher total stigma scores (p = .010) and higher Negative Self-image stigma scores (p = .001). Women who felt less valued in their social worlds may have been more likely to perceive HIV stigma, which could have negative health consequences. This work begins to elucidate the possible relationships between social capital and perceived HIV stigma.

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A cross-sectional description of social capital in an international sample of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH)

Cited by 46 publications

References 54 publications

Social Capital and Quality of Life Among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Southeast China

Social Capital and Quality of Life Among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Southeast China

Impact of Individual-Level Social Capital on Quality of Life among AIDS Patients in China

HIV Stigma and Social Capital in Women Living With HIV

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