PMID: 11607920Oct 19, 2001Paper

Psychosocial-immune relationships in HIV disease

Seminars in Clinical Neuropsychiatry
D G CruessD L Evans

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is now commonly viewed as a chronic disease, which often consists of a wide array of recurrent and sometimes severe psychosocial stressors. An individual's response to these multiple challenges over time may impact their health. In this article, we review research examining the relationship of psychologic factors (eg, depression, stressful life events, coping, social support) with immune system function and disease course. We also explore some of the potential physiologic pathways that may underlie these types of psychosocial-immune relationships, as well as the effects of psychologic interventions, particularly cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM), on the psychosocial, neuroendocrine, and immune functioning of people living with HIV. We conclude by suggesting some areas for future research, particularly the study of HIV-positive women.

Citations

Mar 11, 2003·CNS Spectrums·Dean G CruessDwight L Evans
Jul 7, 2007·Eating and Weight Disorders : EWD·F J Vaz-LealB López-Vinuesa
Jan 9, 2020·Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes : JAIDS·Asante R KamkwalalaLeah H Rubin
Apr 29, 2010·Nutritional Neuroscience·Francisco J Vaz-LealM Angustias Garcia-Herráiz
Sep 25, 2021·Journal of Neurovirology·Asante R KamkwalalaLeah H Rubin

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