Intensity of Social Support Matters: A Latent Class Analysis to Identify Levels of Social Support Associated with Optimal Health Outcomes Among Women Living with HIV.
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Chandran, ArunaBhondoekhan, Fiona
Wilson, Tracey E
Milam, Joel
Cohen, Mardge H
Adimora, Adaora A
Adedimeji, Adebola
Cocohoba, Jennifer
Parish, Carrigan
Holstad, Marcia
Kassaye, Seble
Kempf, Mirjam-Colette
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AIDS and behaviorDate Published
2021-07-21Publication Volume
26Publication Issue
1Publication Begin page
243Publication End page
251
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Social support is associated with improved HIV care and quality of life. We utilized latent class analysis to identify three classes of baseline emotional and tangible perceived social support, termed "Strong", "Wavering" and "Weak". "Weak" vs. "Strong" perceived social support was associated over time with an 8% decreased risk of optimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence for emotional and 6% decreased risk for tangible perceived social support. Importantly, "Wavering" vs "Strong" social support also showed a decreased risk of ART adherence of 6% for emotional and 3% for tangible support. "Strong" vs. "Weak" perceived support had a similar association with undetectable viral load, but the association for "Strong" vs. "Wavering" support was not statistically significant. Intensity of social support is associated with HIV care outcomes, and strong social support may be needed for some individuals. It is important to quantify the level or intensity of social support that is needed to optimize HIV outcomes.Citation
Chandran A, Bhondoekhan F, Wilson TE, Milam J, Cohen MH, Adimora AA, Adedimeji A, Cocohoba J, Parish C, Holstad M, Kassaye S, Kempf MC. Intensity of Social Support Matters: A Latent Class Analysis to Identify Levels of Social Support Associated with Optimal Health Outcomes Among Women Living with HIV. AIDS Behav. 2022 Jan;26(1):243-251. doi: 10.1007/s10461-021-03377-8. Epub 2021 Jul 21. PMID: 34287753; PMCID: PMC8776899.DOI
10.1007/s10461-021-03377-8ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1007/s10461-021-03377-8
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