PMID: 9449545Feb 4, 1998Paper

Psychological and behavioral issues of a cohort of Puerto Rican HIV/AIDS patients

Cellular and Molecular Biology
Diana M FernándezRobert F Hunter

Abstract

The current study describes the psychological and behavioral issues of a cohort of Puerto Rican HIV/AIDS patients. Differences in the depression mean score were determined and the predictor variables of depression among a cohort of Puerto Rican HIV/AIDS patients were also identified. Cross-sectional survey of a longitudinal cohort (N=1,500). The setting of this study was the Immunologic Clinic and the Dr. Ramón Ruiz Arnau University Hospital in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The sample was composed initially of 58 patients who had completed the Beck Inventory depression test (alpha Cronbach=0.93) and who were registered at the HIV/AIDS Central Registry between April 1995 and July 1996. Women had higher depression scores than men. High education groups (>12th grade) had lower depression scores than low education groups. Patients reporting heterosexual practices had higher depression score than patients without that practice. A multiple linear regression showed that predictors variables of the depression score were gender and education. A wide spectrum of psychological and behavioral features were present within the HIV/AIDS sample, including depression.

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing : Official Publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc
Carmen Berrios
Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal
José M CalderónMiguel A Cruz
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics : the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Idhaliz FloresCarlos Ríos-Bedoya
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved