ABSTRACT
There is increasing evidence that major depression impacts the course of HIV infection, yet
few studies have explored demographic and clinical predictors of depression in people who
with HIV/AIDS. This study investigated predictors of depression (e.g., demographic and clinical
variables, negative life events, and coping response) among outpatients with recently diagnosed
HIV/AIDS patients in South Africa. One hundred forty-nine recently diagnosed
HIV/AIDS patients (44 males and 105 females; mean time since diagnosis 5.8, standard deviation
[SD] 4.1) were evaluated. Subjects were assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric
Interview (MINI), the Carver Brief COPE coping scale, and the Sheehan Disability
Scale. In addition, previous exposures to trauma and past risk behaviors were assessed.
Three variables: gender (odd ratio [OR] 1.23; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.56, 1.93), impact
of negative life events (OR 1.13; CI, 1.03, 1.23), and disability (OR 1.51, CI, 1.28, 1.80)
predicted current major depression. It is well known from non-HIV populations that female
gender and increased negative life events predict depression. These data also emphasize the
importance of these links in HIV
OLLEY, B (2021). Predictors of Major Depression in Recently Diagnosed Patients with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/predictors-of-major-depression-in-recently-diagnosed-patients-with-hiv-aids-in-south-africa
OLLEY, B.O. "Predictors of Major Depression in Recently Diagnosed Patients with HIV/AIDS in South Africa" Afribary. Afribary, 21 Apr. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/predictors-of-major-depression-in-recently-diagnosed-patients-with-hiv-aids-in-south-africa. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
OLLEY, B.O. . "Predictors of Major Depression in Recently Diagnosed Patients with HIV/AIDS in South Africa". Afribary, Afribary, 21 Apr. 2021. Web. 24 Dec. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/predictors-of-major-depression-in-recently-diagnosed-patients-with-hiv-aids-in-south-africa >.
OLLEY, B.O. . "Predictors of Major Depression in Recently Diagnosed Patients with HIV/AIDS in South Africa" Afribary (2021). Accessed December 24, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/predictors-of-major-depression-in-recently-diagnosed-patients-with-hiv-aids-in-south-africa