Psychosocial Aspects of AIDS and AIDS-Related Complex
Titel:
Psychosocial Aspects of AIDS and AIDS-Related Complex
Auteur:
Donlou, John N. Wolcott, Deane L. Gottlieb, Michael S. Landsverk, John
Verschenen in:
Journal of psychosocial oncology
Paginering:
Jaargang 3 (1985) nr. 2 pagina's 39-55
Jaar:
1985-09-13
Inhoud:
This article reports on a cross-sectional psychosocial study of 21 homosexual or bisexual male outpatients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related complex that measured the demographic characteristics, social support, self-esteem, mood state, and psychosocial needs as reported by the patients. The patients manifested a marked mood disturbance, and one-third reported low self-esteem. In addition, they reported diminished social interactions since the onset of their illness and profound illness-related psychosocial stress.