Validity of Social Support Scales Utilized Among HIV-Infected and HIV-Affected Populations: A Systematic Review

Wallace, Deshira D.; Pack, Allison; Castonguay, Breana J Uhrig; Stewart, Jennifer; Schalkoff, Christine A.; Cherkur, Sruthi; Schein, Margot; Go, Matthew C.; Devadas, Jackson; Fisher, Edwin B.; Golin, Carol E.

doi:10.1007/s10461-018-2294-z

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“…Higher scores indicate higher perceived social support. The PSS-HIV has been validated among PLHIV, demonstrating good reliability (Cronbach α = 0.91) and validity [ 38 , 64 ].…”

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Quality of Life of People Living with HIV in Australia: The Role of Stigma, Social Disconnection and Mental Health

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HIV is a manageable chronic illness, due to advances in biomedical management. However, many people living with HIV (PLHIV) continue to experience psychosocial challenges, which have been associated with poorer quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to explore how psychosocial factors contributed to the QoL of PLHIV in Australia; specifically, the relationship between HIV-related stigma, social connectedness, mental health, and QoL. Participants were 122 PLHIV attending The Albion Centre (a tertiary HIV clinic in Sydney, Australia), who completed questionnaires which measured HIV-related stigma, social support, mental health symptomology and QoL. Results indicated that HIV-related stigma predicted poorer QoL, as did mental health symptomology. Conversely, social connectedness improved QoL. Additionally, social connectedness was found to mediate the relationship between HIV-related stigma and QoL, whereas the hypothesized moderating role of mental health symptomology on this model was not significant. These findings provide insight into the impact of psychosocial factors on QoL, offering practitioners various points of clinical intervention.

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“…Higher scores indicate higher perceived social support. The PSS-HIV has been validated among PLHIV, demonstrating good reliability (Cronbach α = 0.91) and validity [ 38 , 64 ].…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Quality of Life of People Living with HIV in Australia: The Role of Stigma, Social Disconnection and Mental Health

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“…The MSPSS is a 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree , 7 = strongly agree ) with total scores that range from 12 to 84 (higher scores indicate higher perceived social support). The MSPSS is a validated instrument to be used with PLWH with a Cronbach α ranging .67–.97 (Wallace et al, 2019). The Spanish version has a Cronbach α = .94 (López-Ramos et al, 2017).…”

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Factors Related to Multidimensional Frailty Among Hispanic People Living With HIV Aged 50 Years and Above: A Cross-sectional Study

Iriarte¹,

Cianelli²,

Santis³

et al. 2023

J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care

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Among Hispanics, frailty has been extensively studied as a physical syndrome associated with an increased risk for adverse outcomes. Because of additional barriers to accessing care, the impact of frailty may be even more significant for people living with HIV (PLWH). Multidimensional frailty among Hispanic PLWH has not been studied. This study aimed to examine the factors related to multidimensional frailty among Hispanic PLWH aged 50 years and above. A cross-sectional design with 120 participants was used. Hypothesized factors related to multidimensional frailty were sociodemographic and psychosocial variables. Multidimensional frailty was measured with the Tilburg Frailty Indicator. We found that 45.83% of the participants were frail (n 5 55), and multidimensional frailty was significantly associated with higher depressive symptoms (b 5 .26, p , .001) and a higher number of comorbidities (b 5 .71, p , .001). This study identified factors that clinicians should be aware of when caring for Hispanic PLWH to prevent or manage frailty-related complications.

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“…The total possible scores were 12-60, with a higher score indicating better perceived social support. The scores were further categorized into low (12-27 scores), moderate (28-44), and high (45-60) perceived social support [40][41][42].…”

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What are the determinants of antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV? A cross-sectional study in Cambodia

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Nagashima-Hayashi

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Background Understanding context-specific determinants of antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence is crucial for developing tailored interventions for improving health outcomes and achieving the UNAIDS’ third 95% target. This cross-sectional study explores factors associated with ART adherence among stable people living with HIV on ART in Cambodia. Methods We used baseline cross-sectional survey data from a quasi-experimental study conducted in 2021. The participants were recruited from 20 ART clinics in nine provinces for face-to-face interviews. A structured questionnaire collected information on sociodemographic characteristics, ART adherence, perceived ART self-efficacy, mental health, quality of life, stigma, and discrimination. We conducted a multiple logistic regression analysis using a backward stepwise method. Results Out of the 4101 participants, 86.5% reported being adhered to ART. After adjusting for other variables in the multiple logistic regression model, the odds of non-adherence to ART were significantly higher among participants who were aged 15–29 years (AOR 1.74, 95% CI 1.28–2.35), had elevated cholesterol (AOR 1.61, 95% CI 1.16, 2.23), exhibited poor self-efficacy in health responsibility to maintain life (AOR 1.83, 95% CI 1.51–2.22), experienced higher discrimination (AOR 1.87, 95% CI 1.38–2.54) and internal stigma (AOR 1.39, 95% CI 1.14–1.70), and scored lower than 42 in the mental component of the quality-of-life scale (AOR 1.60, 95% CI 1.28–1.99) than their reference groups. The odds of non-adherence to ART were significantly lower among participants who earned ≤100 USD per month than those who earned > 300 USD per month (AOR 0.49, 95% CI 0.37–0.66). Conclusion The ART adherence rate found in this study is consistent with previous studies in Cambodia. The results suggest the need for public education to reduce stigma and discrimination and strategies to improve the self-efficacy and mental health of people living with HIV. Additional efforts are needed to promote adherence among adolescents and young adults.

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Validity of Social Support Scales Utilized Among HIV-Infected and HIV-Affected Populations: A Systematic Review

Cited by 14 publications

References 98 publications

Quality of Life of People Living with HIV in Australia: The Role of Stigma, Social Disconnection and Mental Health

Quality of Life of People Living with HIV in Australia: The Role of Stigma, Social Disconnection and Mental Health

Factors Related to Multidimensional Frailty Among Hispanic People Living With HIV Aged 50 Years and Above: A Cross-sectional Study

What are the determinants of antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV? A cross-sectional study in Cambodia

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