The impact of HIV diagnosis-related vs. non-diagnosis related trauma on PTSD, depression, medication adherence, and HIV disease markers.
The present study examined differences in three groups of people living with HIV (PLWH); those who did not meet post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) criteria, those with HIV-related PTSD, and those with non-HIV-related PTSD. Patients with PTSD reported more PTSD and depression symptoms and lower levels of medication adherence. Participants with HIV-related PTSD were more likely to report reliving the trauma and were more adherent to HIV medications than participants with non-HIV-related PTSD. Results suggest that HIV- and non-HIV-related PTSD have a similar impact on PLWH and in both cases impact their functioning, adherence to medications, and levels of depression.
Boarts
Jessica M
JM
Department of Psychology, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44240, USA.
Buckley-Fischer
Beth A
BA
Armelie
Aaron P
AP
Bogart
Laura M
LM
Delahanty
Douglas L
DL
D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014754:Violence / Q000523:psychology