Stress and resilience among women living with HIV in Nigeria
Background: Psychological morbidities concurrent with HIV have been the focus of considerable scientific investigations. However, researchers have largely overlooked HIV-related stress and resilience among women living with HIV in rural communities. Aim: This study explored the associations between...
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| Summary: | Background: Psychological morbidities concurrent with HIV have been the focus of considerable scientific investigations. However, researchers have largely overlooked HIV-related stress and resilience among women living with HIV in rural communities. Aim: This study explored the associations between psychological resilience and HIV-related stress among women living with HIV. Setting: The study was conducted in three randomly selected hospitals that provide primary HIV care in Niger state, Nigeria. Methods: A predictive cross-sectional design was used to describe the relationship between perceived stress and resilience among the study population. Results: Out of 748 participants who completed the Connor-Davidson resilience scale and the perceived stress scale questionnaires, 676 returned the questionnaire in usable form. While the results showed moderate levels of perceived stress and a high level of psychological resilience, there was a significant and negative relationship between HIV-related stress and psychological resilience (r = -0.601, p = 0.001). Also, higher resilience was significantly associated with decreased perceived stress. Conclusion: It is concluded that measures to promote resilience and employment opportunity may ameliorate HIV-related stress among women living with HIV. |
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| Item Description: | 2071-2928 2071-2936 10.4102/phcfm.v11i1.2046 |