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Goal disturbance, cognitive coping and psychological distress in HIV-infected persons

Shelley M C van der Veek1, Vivian Kraaij, Willemien Van Koppen

  • 1Leiden University, the Netherlands. s.m.vanderveek@amc.uva.nl

Journal of Health Psychology
|February 8, 2007
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Psychological distress in people with HIV is linked to goal frustration and positive reappraisal coping. Interventions should address goal disturbance and coping strategies for better mental health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • HIV infection can significantly impact mental well-being.
  • Understanding coping mechanisms is crucial for managing psychological distress in chronic illnesses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between cognitive coping strategies, goal disturbance, and psychological distress.
  • To identify specific coping mechanisms and goal-related factors influencing mental health in individuals with HIV.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 43 individuals with HIV.
  • Utilized questionnaires to assess cognitive coping, goal frustration, depressive symptoms, and quality of life.

Main Results:

  • Goal frustration was strongly associated with psychological distress.
  • The cognitive coping strategy 'positive reappraisal' showed a lesser, but notable, relationship with psychological distress.

Conclusions:

  • Goal disturbance and specific cognitive coping strategies are key factors in psychological distress among people with HIV.
  • Intervention programs could benefit from incorporating modules on managing goal disturbance and enhancing positive reappraisal coping skills.

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