title: Problem-focused coping in HIV-infected mothers in relation to self-efficacy, uncertainty, social support, and psychological distress.
abstract: A preliminary investigation of relationships among perceived self-efficacy, uncertainty, social support, psychological distress, and problem-focused coping was conducted in a convenience sample of 41 HIV-infected mothers. The mothers represented 93% of the clients in a large HIV clinic in 1992 who met the study criteria. Support was found for using Lazarus and Folkman's stress, appraisal, and coping framework to understand the health-related needs of HIV-infected mothers. Maternal coping was related to living with one's children and their HIV-status. The feasibility of studying this population of women was demonstrated. Findings suggest the need for exploration of family-focused interventions.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Villanova University, PA 19085, USA.
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Sharts-Hopko
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Regan-Kubinski
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Lincoln
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Heverly
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008873:Mid-Atlantic Region; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D011340:Problem Solving; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support