Addressing predictors of HIV related risk behaviors: Demographic and psychosocial profile of Iranian patients

Zandmomen, Zohreh; Sardashti, Sara; Firouzeh, Mona Mohammadi; Aminabad, Fatemeh Jahanjoo; Ghanbariragheb, Hamed; SeyedAlinaghi, SeyedAhmad; Mohraz, Minoo

doi:10.1016/j.jiph.2014.07.014

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“…The results of the present study showed that the existence of gender inequalities in the society causes women at higher risk of AIDS (20,31,32). Gender norms and interactions that cause the female to be subverted in terms of social and economic power is an important factor in the greater vulnerability of women regarding health and HIV infection (34,35).…”

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confidence: 61%

“…This relationship is probably due to the negative impact of homelessness on sexual behavior, which means that homeless people may exchange sex with food (25). In this study, marital status was observed as a deterrent effect on the incidence of HIV/AIDS risk behaviors, and the lowquality of life in people with AIDS (18,20,25,28,32). This could be due to marital couples' commitment to sexual relations within the marriage and to avoid relationships outside the marriage framework.…”

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confidence: 72%

“…The study populations of the 12 articles were people at risk for AIDS, such as prisoners, IV drug users, sex workers, and those who have unsafe and high-risk relationships (non-marital), in which the relationship between SDH and the infection with AIDS was discussed in these people (16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27). The study populations of the 6 articles were people with positive AIDS or HIV, in which the relationship between SDH and disease control (their quality of life, their sense of responsibility towards the community about their disease and the level of exposure and disclosure of their disease to their relatives as well as high-risk behaviors was discussed) (28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33). Based on the WHO model, the social determinant of health in these articles includes structural determinants (gender, educational level, occupational status, income and housing) and intermediate determinants (marital status, high-risk behaviors, awareness, attitude towards AIDS, social support status, access to the Internet and satellite and the history of sexual abuse during childhood).…”

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Is AIDS related to social determinants of health in Iran? A systematic review

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Introduction: AIDS is a global challenge. By looking deeper into the nature of AIDS and its transmission, it can be concluded that AIDS is a social phenomenon rather than a completely biological disease and the results of studies show a significant relationship between the risk of HIV infection and some underlying factors such as demographic, social, economic and cultural factors. Today, these structural and social factors are known as social determinants of health (SDH). The current systematic study aimed to identify SDH related to AIDS in Iran, in order to adopt appropriate strategies to prevent AIDS in Iran. Methods: All studies in Persian or English focusing on the relationship between societal health and AIDS conducted in Iran were systematically reviewed from PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science and internal databases (IranMedex, SID and Magiran) by December 2018. In order to evaluate the quality of the articles, the STORBE checklist was used and, after reviewing the articles, finally, out of a total of 964 articles, 18 papers were selected to enter into the study. Results: In this systematic review, 12 articles were performed on people at risk for AIDS, while 6 articles were conducted on patients with positive HIV/AIDS. Based on the WHO model, the determinants of social well-being in this study were structural determinants of heath; (gender, educational level, occupational status, income and housing) and intermediate determinants of heath (marital status, high-risk behaviors, awareness, attitude about AIDS, social support status, access to the Internet and satellite, and history of child sexual abuse). Conclusion: The main risk factors for HIV infection in Iran (intravenous opium and unsafe sexual intercourse) were related to social, economic and behavioral factors. Therefore, it is essential to consider SDH as the key factors in the emergence and control of AIDS by health policy-makers and relevant authorities for the prevention of AIDS

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Cascade of care in people living with HIV in Iran in 2019; how far to reach UNAIDS/WHO targets

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Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) among People Living with HIV in Tehran, Iran

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Shahmohamadi

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Background:: Sexual problems are rarely addressed in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) management, even though overt sexual dysfunctions are more prevalent in people living with HIV. This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) among HIVinfected men in a stable clinical state, examine the relationship between antiretroviral therapy (ART) exposure and sexual dysfunction, and identify the associated risk factors Method:: This cross-sectional study recruited HIV-positive males who visited the Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) center of Imam Khomeini Hospital (Tehran) in 2020. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire was used to evaluate the ED in participants. Sociodemographic and clinical data were also collected. Results:: Of 65 patients who participated in this study, 27.7% had ED. The mean age of participants with and without ED was 39.4±11.5 and 40.4±7.6 years old, respectively. No significant difference was observed between patients with and without ED concerning the sociodemographic status and the use of ART drugs. Conclusion:: The prevalence of ED is relatively high among men living with HIV. Future research is recommended among HIV-positive males to identify the underlying causes and explore the potential impact that associated psychological distress could have on sexual dysfunction.

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Addressing predictors of HIV related risk behaviors: Demographic and psychosocial profile of Iranian patients

Cited by 3 publications

References 19 publications

Is AIDS related to social determinants of health in Iran? A systematic review

Is AIDS related to social determinants of health in Iran? A systematic review

Cascade of care in people living with HIV in Iran in 2019; how far to reach UNAIDS/WHO targets

Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) among People Living with HIV in Tehran, Iran

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