Impact of Stressful Death or Divorce in People with HIV: A Prospective Examination and the Buffering Effects of Religious Coping and Social Support

Overview

Journal J Health Psychol

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialty Psychology

Date 2017 Aug 26

PMID 28840762

Citations 8

Authors

Gail Ironson

Sarah M Henry

Brian D Gonzalez

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Abstract

This study examined the impact of a stressful death/divorce on psychological and immune outcomes in people with HIV. People with HIV with stressful death/divorce were examined from before the event to up to 12 months later ( = 45); controls were assessed at similar intervals ( = 112). Stressful deaths/divorces were associated with increased viral load and anxiety over time (s ≤ .014), but not CD4+ or depression. Increased use of religious coping after the stressful death/divorce was associated with slower increases in viral load ( = .010). These data suggest people with HIV should consider the potentially elevated risk of transmission after such events and seek appropriate monitoring and care.

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