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Concerns and coping with HIV: comparisons across groups.

S R Jenkins1, C A Guarnaccia

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203-1280, USA. jenkinss@unt.edu

AIDS Care
|May 15, 2003
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This study developed the Concern and Coping with HIV Scales (CCHIVS) to measure concerns and coping strategies related to HIV status. The scales demonstrated reliable psychometric properties across diverse populations for HIV/AIDS research.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Medical Sociology

Background:

  • Understanding psychological responses to HIV diagnosis is crucial for effective patient care and support.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of concerns and coping mechanisms specific to HIV positivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and psychometrically validate scales measuring concerns about being HIV-positive.
  • To assess how individuals cope with an HIV diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Item generation involved established coping scales and input from HIV counselors.
  • Psychometric scale development utilized two diverse samples of HIV test clients (N=272 and N=227).
  • Confirmatory factor analyses (LISREL) were employed for cross-validation.

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Main Results:

  • Five Concerns with HIV scales and nine Coping with HIV scales were developed.
  • Factor structures were consistent across gay/bisexual men, heterosexual women, and heterosexual men.
  • Confirmatory factor analyses validated the factor structures across studies.
  • Differences in coping and concern were partly explained by the number of known HIV-positive individuals.

Conclusions:

  • The Concern and Coping with HIV Scales (CCHIVS) are psychometrically sound instruments.
  • CCHIVS are suitable for use in HIV/AIDS research and clinical settings.
  • The scales can aid in understanding and addressing patient concerns and coping strategies related to HIV.