Understanding the relationship between social support and physical and mental well-being among jail detainees living with HIV.
Inmates face a disproportionate burden of HIV. This study sought to explore the relationship between social support and physical and mental well-being and the possibility that housing stability moderates this relationship among jail detainees living with HIV. Data for this cross-sectional analysis come from 438 clients who underwent a structured interview. Results indicate a significant positive relationship between social support and both types of well-being (ps < .05); the experience of homelessness was associated with less mental well-being (p < .01). There was no evidence of moderation. Results highlight the importance of social support and economic considerations in understanding well-being among HIV+ jail detainees.
Emory University, USA kjacoba@sph.emory.edu.
Kimberly J
KJ
Arriola
Emory University, USA Emory University School of Medicine, USA.
Anne C
AC
Spaulding
Abt Associates, USA.
Cristina A
CA
Booker
University of Illinois, USA.
Chyvette
C
Williams
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, USA.
Ann
A
Avery
AID Atlanta, USA.
Norma J
NJ
Porter
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Transitional Health Care Coordination, USA.
Alison O
AO
Jordan
The Miriam Hospital, USA.
Helen
H
Loewenthal
Emory University, USA Emory University School of Medicine, USA.
Paula M
PM
Frew
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D055815:Young Adult
AIDS; adults; social support; socioeconomic status; well-being