Illness-related factors, stress and coping strategies in relation to psychological distress in HIV-infected persons in Hong Kong

Iris Chan; May Lan Alma Mary Gerardina Au; P. Li; R. Chung; M. P. Lee; P. Yu

doi:10.1080/09540120500490093

Illness-related factors, stress and coping strategies in relation to psychological distress in HIV-infected persons in Hong Kong

Iris Chan, May Lan Alma Mary Gerardina Au, P. Li, R. Chung, M. P. Lee, P. Yu

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This study examined the relationships among illness-related factors, stress, coping strategies and psychological distress in HIV-infected persons in Hong Kong (N = 118). Multiple regression analyses were used to examine the models of psychological distress as a function of demographic factors, illness-related factors, psychosocial stressors and coping. Results showed that positive thinking was inversely related to psychological distress and avoidance was associated with higher level of anxiety. However, the use of problem solving was found to be inversely related to anxiety. Results are discussed in the context of Chinese culture and the service in Hong Kong.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	977-982
Number of pages	6
Journal	AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
Volume	18
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120500490093
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2006

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