Effect of Social Support and HIV-Related Stigma on Depression in HIV/AIDS Patients

作者: Chinedu Anthony Umeadi

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摘要: Effect of Social Support and HIV-Related Stigma on Depression in HIV/AIDS Patients by Chinedu Anthony Umeadi MPH, University Liverpool, 2006 MBBS, Abia State University, 2000 Dissertation Submitted Partial Fulfilment the Requirements for Degree Doctor Philosophy Public Health Walden October 2015 Abstract HIV has remained a public health problem Nigeria. The purpose this cross-sectional study was to examine effect social support HIV-related stigma depression people living with (PLWHA) moderating sociodemographic factors, Quality Life (QOL), time since diagnosis relationship. This based cognitive theory. Data were collectedHIV collected from 98 PLWHA attending antiretroviral clinic Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Regression analyses used relationships between variables. Some 24.5% participants depressed. Significant identified included negative support, positive self-image, combination poor having synergic effects predicting depression. Sociodemographic variables, quality life, did not have relationship stigma, PLWHA. There is need improve reduce order their mental health. These findings can help bringing about change informing development initiatives aimed at improving

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