title: Hope, HIV and health: a prospective study.
abstract: In this study we examined the impact of trait hope on the health of 16 HIV+ individuals. In 2006, hopefulness was assessed with a comprehensive measure derived from an integrative theory of hope. At this time, we also collected self-reported health data as well as blood samples that provided an index of immunological status (CD4). Subsequently, at 8, 24, and 48 months we obtained follow-up CD4 levels. To rule out a potential confound, we computed and found, no significant correlations between self-reports of hope or heath, and blind ratings of illness denial provided by a case manager. Total hope scores as well as hope sub-scores were significantly correlated with various dimensions of self-reported health as well as CDC established CD4 classification levels, both concurrently and prospectively.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Keene State College - University System of New Hampshire, Keene, NH, USA. tscioli@keene.edu
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Scioli
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: MacNeil
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Partridge
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tinker
authors.forename: Ethan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hawkins
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000523:psychology*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D057566:Self Report