Correlates of social isolation among people living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada

Physical Distancing in COVID-19 May Exacerbate Experiences of Social Isolation among People Living with HIV

“…We have discussed that people living with HIV (PLHIV) are at greater risk of experiencing social isolation [13]. It has been suggested that this is primarily due to both experienced and perceived stigma inhibiting the formation of social networks [14,15].…”

“…As a matter of example, we have examined data from the Longitudinal Investigation into Supportive and Ancillary Health Services (LISA) Study (2007-2010), regarding the extent of social isolation among PLHIV [18,19]. Social isolation was measured using latent class analysis.…”

Social Isolation and Mortality Among People Living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada

“…represented a better fit [44]. A three-class solution was selected based on best-fit statistical considerations [34].…”

“…For the fit statistics considered (Akaike information criterion [AIC], Bayesian information criterion [BIC], consistent Akaike information criterion [cAIC], and adjusted Bayesian information criterion [aBIC]), the lowest value represented a better fit [ 44 ]. A three-class solution was selected based on best-fit statistical considerations [ 34 ].…”

“…; Who is the most reliable to count on for support and friendship? ; and I've been satisfied with how socially active I am [34]. Furthermore, PLHIV marginalized by socio-structural inequities were oversampled in this study, resulting in many participants reporting that they were currently experiencing homelessness.…”