OBJECTIVE: to examine the relationships among non-conventional practices, adherence and immune functioning in individuals with HIV. METHODS: 92 participants completed an interview on non-conventional practices (complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), psychosocial therapies, and religious practice). They also completed the Psychiatric Symptom Index and the AIDS Clinical Trials Group Adherence Follow-up Questionnaire. Medical chart reviews determined CD4 count and viral load. RESULTS: Hierarchical logistic regressions revealed religious practice was associated with adherence and CAM was associated with viral load. CONCLUSION: Participation in non-conventional practices in HIV populations may lead to positive health and health behaviors. Clinical implications are discussed.
OBJECTIVE: to examine the relationships among non-conventional practices, adherence and immune functioning in individuals with HIV. METHODS: 92 participants completed an interview on non-conventional practices (complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), psychosocial therapies, and religious practice). They also completed the Psychiatric Symptom Index and the AIDS Clinical Trials Group Adherence Follow-up Questionnaire. Medical chart reviews determined CD4 count and viral load. RESULTS: Hierarchical logistic regressions revealed religious practice was associated with adherence and CAM was associated with viral load. CONCLUSION: Participation in non-conventional practices in HIV populations may lead to positive health and health behaviors. Clinical implications are discussed.
Authors: Arthur Laperriere; Gail H Ironson; Michael H Antoni; Heidi Pomm; Deborah Jones; Mary Ishii; David Lydston; Peter Lawrence; Alison Grossman; Elizabeth Brondolo; Andrea Cassells; Jonathan N Tobin; Neil Schneiderman; Stephen M Weiss Journal: J Health Psychol Date: 2005-03
Authors: D L Paterson; S Swindells; J Mohr; M Brester; E N Vergis; C Squier; M M Wagener; N Singh Journal: Ann Intern Med Date: 2000-07-04 Impact factor: 25.391