Social support and medication adherence in HIV disease in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ncama, Busisiwe Purity; McInerney, Patricia; Bhengu, Busisiwe; Corless, Inge B.; Wantland, Dean; Nicholas, Patrice K.; McGibbon, Chris A.; Davis, Sheila

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.06.006

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“…In this framework, it appears that access to antiretroviral treatment addresses the proximal physical health outcomes, while social capital addresses feelings of life satisfaction and general well-being that are in the realm of mental health. The more direct pathways through which social capital could influence mental health among PLHIV is social and emotional support from personal social networks, as has been found in the present study and other previous studies (Kumakech, Cantor-Graae, Maling, & Bajunirwe, 2009;Mohanan & Kamath, 2009;Ncama et al, 2008). The study found low participation in groups for PLHIV among respondents.…”

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Social networks and mental health among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Johannesburg, South Africa

Odek

2014

AIDS Care

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People living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) in developing countries can live longer due to improved treatment access, and a deeper understanding of determinants of their quality of life is critical. This study assessed the link between social capital, operationally defined in terms of social networks (group-based and personal social networks) and access to network resources (access to material and non-material resources and social support) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among 554 (55% female) adults on HIV treatment through South Africa's public health system. Female study participants were involved with more group-based social networks but had fewer personal social networks in comparison to males. Access to network resources was higher among females and those from larger households but lower among older study participants. Experience of social support significantly increased with household economic status and duration at current residence. Social capital indicators were unrelated to HIV disease status indicators, including duration since diagnosis, CD4 count and viral load. Only a minority (13%) of study participants took part in groups formed by and for predominantly PLHIV (HIV support groups), and participation in such groups was unrelated to their mental or physical health. Personal rather than group-linked social networks and access to network resources were significantly associated with mental but not physical health, after controlling for sociodemographic characteristics. The findings of limited participation in HIV support groups and that the participation in such groups was not significantly associated with physical or mental health may suggest efforts among PLHIV in South Africa to normalise HIV as a chronic illness through broad-based rather than HIV-status bounded social participation, as a strategy for deflecting stigma. Further research is required to examine the effects of HIV treatment on social networking and participation among PLHIV within both rural and other urban settings of South Africa.

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Social networks and mental health among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Johannesburg, South Africa

Odek

2014

AIDS Care

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“…Most of the research findings [4,5,12,16,28,29,32,40,51] suggested the existence of relationships among aspects of social support and quality of life. Others [1,14,35] pointed out relationships among aspects of hopelessness, depression, despair, coping, managing illness, and quality of life.…”

Section: Social Support and Quality Of Life In Hivmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In order to fulfill demand for care and treatment, family, friends, and the community can be major sources of support [20]. A number of research studies have indicated that there is a significant relation between social support and quality of life [4,5,12,16,28,29,32,40,51].…”

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Perceived social support, hope, and quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS: a case study from Nepal

Yadav

2010

Qual Life Res

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The effect of perceived satisfaction from social support was through the mediation variable hope. As it has widely been recognized that community-based support is vital for issues of quality of life, strategies to improve social support and hope intervention programs are strongly encouraged. The results of the study have implications for providing care, treatment, and psycho-social support to maintain or enhance quality of life of PLWHA.

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“…Newer studies have started to investigate social support and health in many other regions of the world (Kanbara et al, 2008;Ncama et al, 2008;Sivaram et al, 2009). However, large-scale meta-analysis studies and attempts to compare findings from different regions of the world are needed, and this presents social support and health researchers with an opportunity to help us to better understand the similarities and differences in social network support processes and health outcomes from different international and cultural perspectives.…”

Section: A Research Agenda For the Study Of Social Network Support Anmentioning

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Social Networks, Interpersonal Social Support, and Health Outcomes: A Health Communication Perspective

Wright

2016

Front. Commun.

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Social support and medication adherence in HIV disease in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Cited by 88 publications

References 21 publications

Social networks and mental health among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Johannesburg, South Africa

Social networks and mental health among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Johannesburg, South Africa

Perceived social support, hope, and quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS: a case study from Nepal

Social Networks, Interpersonal Social Support, and Health Outcomes: A Health Communication Perspective

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