TY - JOUR
T1 - Unhealthy substance-use behaviors as symptom-related self-care in persons with HIV/AIDS
AU - Brion, John M.
AU - Dawson Rose, Carol
AU - Nicholas, Patrice K.
AU - Sloane, Rick
AU - Voss, Joachim G.
AU - Corless, Inge B.
AU - Lindgren, Teri G.
AU - Wantland, Dean J.
AU - Kemppainen, Jeanne K.
AU - Sefcik, Elizabeth F.
AU - Nokes, Kathleen M.
AU - Kirksey, Kenn M.
AU - Sanzero Eller, Lucille
AU - Hamilton, Mary Jane
AU - Holzemer, William L.
AU - Portillo, Carmen J.
AU - Rivero Mendez, Marta
AU - Robinson, Linda M.
AU - Moezzi, Shahnaz
AU - Rosa, Maria
AU - Human, Sarie
AU - Maryland, Mary
AU - Arudo, John
AU - Viamonte Ros, Ana
AU - Nicholas, Thomas P.
AU - Cuca, Yvette
AU - Huang, Emily
AU - Bain, Catherine
AU - Tyer-Viola, Lynda
AU - Zang, Sheryl M.
AU - Shannon, Maureen
AU - Peters-Lewis, Angelleen
AU - Willard, Suzanne
PY - 2011/3
Y1 - 2011/3
N2 - Unhealthy substance-use behaviors, including a heavy alcohol intake, illicit drug use, and cigarette smoking, are engaged in by many HIV-positive individuals, often as a way to manage their disease-related symptoms. This study, based on data from a larger randomized controlled trial of an HIV/AIDS symptom management manual, examines the prevalence and characteristics of unhealthy behaviors in relation to HIV/AIDS symptoms. The mean age of the sample (n=775) was 42.8years and 38.5% of the sample was female. The mean number of years living with HIV was 9.1years. The specific self-reported unhealthy substance-use behaviors were the use of marijuana, cigarettes, a large amount of alcohol, and illicit drugs. A subset of individuals who identified high levels of specific symptoms also reported significantly higher substance-use behaviors, including amphetamine and injection drug use, heavy alcohol use, cigarette smoking, and marijuana use. The implications for clinical practice include the assessment of self-care behaviors, screening for substance abuse, and education of persons regarding the self-management of HIV.
AB - Unhealthy substance-use behaviors, including a heavy alcohol intake, illicit drug use, and cigarette smoking, are engaged in by many HIV-positive individuals, often as a way to manage their disease-related symptoms. This study, based on data from a larger randomized controlled trial of an HIV/AIDS symptom management manual, examines the prevalence and characteristics of unhealthy behaviors in relation to HIV/AIDS symptoms. The mean age of the sample (n=775) was 42.8years and 38.5% of the sample was female. The mean number of years living with HIV was 9.1years. The specific self-reported unhealthy substance-use behaviors were the use of marijuana, cigarettes, a large amount of alcohol, and illicit drugs. A subset of individuals who identified high levels of specific symptoms also reported significantly higher substance-use behaviors, including amphetamine and injection drug use, heavy alcohol use, cigarette smoking, and marijuana use. The implications for clinical practice include the assessment of self-care behaviors, screening for substance abuse, and education of persons regarding the self-management of HIV.
KW - HIV/AIDS
KW - Self-care
KW - Substance use
KW - Symptom burden
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2010.00572.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2010.00572.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 21352430
AN - SCOPUS:79953027328
SN - 1441-0745
VL - 13
SP - 16
EP - 26
JO - Nursing and Health Sciences
JF - Nursing and Health Sciences
IS - 1
ER -