Perceived benefits and negative consequences of alcohol consumption in women living with HIV: a qualitative study.
Robert L CookChrista L CookManju KarkiKathleen M WeberKathleen A ThomaChelsea M LoyLakshmi GoparajuBridgett Rahim-WilliamsPublished in: BMC public health (2016)
Many women living with HIV are drinking alcohol in order to self-manage pain or emotions, and their perceived consequences from drinking extend beyond HIV-specific medical issues. Most participants described themes related to psychological issues and situations that are common in women living with HIV. Interventions to address drinking should inquire more specifically about drinking to manage pain or emotion, and help women to recognize the potential adverse impact of alcohol on comorbid health issues, including their own HIV infection.
Keyphrases
- alcohol consumption
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- pregnancy outcomes
- depressive symptoms
- chronic pain
- healthcare
- mental health
- physical activity
- antiretroviral therapy
- cervical cancer screening
- social support
- pain management
- hiv positive
- public health
- breast cancer risk
- neuropathic pain
- hiv infected
- autism spectrum disorder
- pregnant women
- human immunodeficiency virus
- type diabetes
- skeletal muscle
- hiv aids
- human health
- men who have sex with men
- electronic health record
- climate change
- social media