A structural equation model of perceived and internalized stigma, depression, and suicidal status among people living with HIV/AIDS.

Chengbo ZengLinghua LiYan Alicia HongHanxi ZhangAndrew Walker BabbittCong LiuLixia LiJiaying QiaoYan GuoWeiping Cai

Published in: BMC public health (2018)

Our findings suggest that PIS is associated with increased depression and the likelihood of suicidal status. Depression is in turn positively associated with suicidal status and plays a mediating role between PIS and suicidal status. Therefore, to reduce suicidal ideation and attempt in PLWH, targeted interventions to reduce PIS and improve mental health status of PLWH are warranted.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
hiv aids
social support
sleep quality
mental health
physical activity
antiretroviral therapy
cancer therapy
sensitive detection
hepatitis c virus
living cells
single molecule