HIV-related stigma and self-disclosure among older people living with HIV: chain mediating roles of perceived social support and acceptance of illness
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.HIV-related stigma significantly impacts self-disclosure for older adults living with HIV in China. Enhancing social support and illness acceptance can help mitigate this negative effect, improving quality of life.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background
- HIV-related stigma poses significant challenges for older adults living with HIV (PLWH) in China.
- Self-disclosure is a critical factor in managing HIV and maintaining well-being.
- Understanding the psychosocial factors influencing self-disclosure is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the relationship between HIV-related stigma and self-disclosure among older PLWH in China.
- To examine the chain-mediating roles of perceived social support and acceptance of illness in this relationship.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 282 older PLWH in Wuxi, China.
- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed for mediation path testing.
- Data analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 24.0.
Main Results
- SEM analysis indicated a satisfactory model fit, confirming the proposed relationships.
- Perceived social support and acceptance of illness showed significant mediated effects on self-disclosure.
- The chain-mediated effect value was -0.015, suggesting a complex interplay of factors.
Conclusions
- Interventions aimed at enhancing perceived social support and acceptance of illness may effectively reduce the negative impact of HIV-related stigma on self-disclosure.
- These findings highlight the importance of psychosocial support in improving self-disclosure behaviors among older PLWH.
- Further research can explore culturally specific strategies to bolster social support and acceptance in this population.
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