Changes in health-promoting behavior following diagnosis with HIV: prevalence and correlates in a national probability sample.

摘要: Diet, exercise, smoking, and substance use patterns affect the course of illness quality life for people with HIV. In interviews a national probability sample 2,864 persons receiving HIV care, it was found that most had made health-promoting changes in one or more these behaviors since diagnosis. Many reported increased physical activity (43%) improved diet (59%). Forty-nine percent cigarette smokers quit cut down; 80% users did so. Desire involvement one's care information seeking-positive coping were consistent correlates change. Other varied by health practice but included status, emotional well-being, demographics, attitudes toward other aspects care. Most improve their behavior following diagnosis, might be helped to do so targeting future interventions.