Effects of an intervention on internalized HIV-related stigma for individuals newly entering HIV care

Yiğit İ., Modi R. A., Weiser S. D., Johnson M. O., Mugavero M. J., Turan J. M., ...More

AIDS, vol.34, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/qad.0000000000002566
  • Journal Name: AIDS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, PASCAL, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Educational research abstracts (ERA), EMBASE, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, MEDLINE, Sociological abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Keywords: coping, depression, HIV, intervention, new-to-care, stigma, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, RECEIVING ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT, MEDICATION ADHERENCE, HEALTH-CARE, THERAPY ADHERENCE, EARLY RETENTION, SOCIAL SUPPORT, PEOPLE, WOMEN, ASSOCIATION
  • TED University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: Considering the association between internalized HIV-related stigma and treatment adherence, an intervention addressing HIV treatment adherence may have the added benefit of reducing internalized stigma. The 'integrating ENGagement and Adherence Goals upon Entry' (iENGAGE) intervention was developed to facilitate adjustment to living with HIV among individuals newly engaged in HIV care. We evaluated the effects of this intervention on internalized stigma and examined whether the effect is moderated by depressive symptoms and coping styles.