Suicidal Ideation Among Adults Re-engaging in HIV Care in Argentina.
Lissa N MandellVioleta J RodriguezAileen De La RosaJohn M AbbamonteOmar SuedDiego CecchiniIsabel CassettiPedro CahnStephen M WeissDeborah L Jonesnull nullPublished in: AIDS and behavior (2020)
Argentina has one of the highest suicide rates in Latin America and the Caribbean. Though people living with HIV are at increased risk for suicidal behavior, little research on suicide risk has been conducted among HIV-positive people in this region. This study examined risk factors for suicidal ideation among HIV-infected adults (N = 360) re-engaging in care in Argentina. Overall, 21% of participants reported suicidal ideation in the past week. In adjusted logistic regression models, younger age, increased depressive symptomatology, and drug abuse were associated with suicidal ideation (p < 0.05); decreased motivation for adherence and fewer months since initiating antiretroviral therapy approached significance (p = 0.07). Suicidal ideation was common in this sample of HIV-positive patients in Argentina. Findings highlight the need for routine risk assessment and interventions integrated into the HIV care continuum, addressing depression, substance use, and suicidal behavior.
Keyphrases
- hiv positive
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv infected patients
- hiv aids
- men who have sex with men
- depressive symptoms
- risk assessment
- south africa
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- bipolar disorder
- physical activity
- prognostic factors
- palliative care
- randomized controlled trial
- type diabetes
- glycemic control
- peritoneal dialysis
- heavy metals
- quality improvement
- patient reported outcomes
- patient reported
- hepatitis c virus
- drug induced