1. Negative Consequences of Alcohol Use among People Living with HIV.
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Fisk, Rebecca J., Richards, Veronica L., Leeman, Robert F., Brumback, Babette, Cook, Christa, and Cook, Robert L.
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RISK-taking behavior ,SUBSTANCE abuse ,ALCOHOL-induced disorders ,SELF-evaluation ,MENTAL health ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,ALCOHOL drinking ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,HOMELESSNESS ,PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons ,LONGITUDINAL method ,DISEASE complications - Abstract
Introduction: Among people living with HIV (PLWH), alcohol use can have negative impacts beyond HIV-related outcomes. The objectives of this study are to identify the most common alcohol-related consequences among PLWH in Florida and describe factors associated with experiencing more alcohol-related consequences. Methods: Data were collected from PLWH in the Florida Cohort study who drank at least monthly in the past year (n=397). Self-reported consequences were assessed by the 15-item Short Inventory of Problems Revised (SIP-2R). Nonparametric tests and a generalized estimating equation model with inverse probability of exposure weighting were used to evaluate associations between the total SIP-2R score and socio-demographics, mental health, and substance use while controlling for alcohol use. Results: Over half (56%) endorsed at least one consequence and 29% endorsed 5 or more consequences. The most common consequences were doing something they regretted and taking foolish risks (both endorsed by 37% of participants), both in the impulse control domain. After controlling for alcohol use and other covariates, homelessness and injection drug use remained significantly associated with greater SIP-2R scores. Conclusion: PLWH who are experiencing homelessness or injecting drugs could benefit from receiving additional screening for alcohol-related consequences if they report any alcohol use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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