Effects of depressive symptoms and mental health quality of life on use of highly active antiretroviral therapy among HIV-seropositive women

Authors :: Cook, Judith A.
Cohen, Mardge H.
Burke, Jane
Grey, Dennis
Anastos, Kathryn
Kirstein, Lynn
Palacio, Herminia
Richardson, Jean
Wilson, Tracey
Young, Mary
Source :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). August 1, 2002, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p401, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: High levels of depressive symptoms and poor mental health quality of life significantly reduced probability of use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) among HIV-seropositive women. A prospective cohort study in which women reported use of HAART, health and mental health status, demographics and social and behavioral factors was carried out. CD4 count and viral load were assessed.

Subjects :: AIDS (Disease) -- Psychological aspects
HIV infection -- Care and treatment
Women -- Health aspects
Depression, Mental -- Health aspects
AIDS patients -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Highly active antiretroviral therapy -- Usage
HIV patients -- Psychological aspects
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