Greater Depressive Symptoms and Higher Viral Load Are Associated with Poor Physical Function among Latino Men Living with HIV
Physical function limitations have been associated with poor health outcomes, which have a negative impact on quality of life of older individuals. This study examined the association between depression, viral load, and acculturation with physical function among Latino men living with HIV. A seconda...
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doaj-43f557101c5e4b02a575bb22e102a24f2020-11-25T03:16:32ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care2325-95742325-95822017-01-011610.1177/2325957416640363Greater Depressive Symptoms and Higher Viral Load Are Associated with Poor Physical Function among Latino Men Living with HIVKaren Nieves-Lugo PhD0Ana Maria del Rio-Gonzalez PhD1Carol Reisen PhD2Paul Poppen PhD3Krisann K. Oursler MD4Maria Cecilia Zea PhD5 Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA Virginia Tech Research Institute, Roanoke, VA, USA Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USAPhysical function limitations have been associated with poor health outcomes, which have a negative impact on quality of life of older individuals. This study examined the association between depression, viral load, and acculturation with physical function among Latino men living with HIV. A secondary data analysis was performed using a cross-sectional data of 146 Latino immigrant men living with HIV in New York City and Washington, DC. Physical function was measured using the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12). Uncontrolled HIV infection and depression were associated with worse physical function, thus implying the importance of adequate health care to address these conditions. Preserving physical function should start during middle adulthood, particularly among people living with HIV because of their greater risk of developing age-related challenges such as depression, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases among others. This study informs future interventions to preserve physical function and achieve the goal of successful aging.https://doi.org/10.1177/2325957416640363 |
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Karen Nieves-Lugo PhD Ana Maria del Rio-Gonzalez PhD Carol Reisen PhD Paul Poppen PhD Krisann K. Oursler MD Maria Cecilia Zea PhD |
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Karen Nieves-Lugo PhD Ana Maria del Rio-Gonzalez PhD Carol Reisen PhD Paul Poppen PhD Krisann K. Oursler MD Maria Cecilia Zea PhD Greater Depressive Symptoms and Higher Viral Load Are Associated with Poor Physical Function among Latino Men Living with HIV Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care |
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Karen Nieves-Lugo PhD Ana Maria del Rio-Gonzalez PhD Carol Reisen PhD Paul Poppen PhD Krisann K. Oursler MD Maria Cecilia Zea PhD |
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Greater Depressive Symptoms and Higher Viral Load Are Associated with Poor Physical Function among Latino Men Living with HIV |
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Greater Depressive Symptoms and Higher Viral Load Are Associated with Poor Physical Function among Latino Men Living with HIV |
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Greater Depressive Symptoms and Higher Viral Load Are Associated with Poor Physical Function among Latino Men Living with HIV |
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Greater Depressive Symptoms and Higher Viral Load Are Associated with Poor Physical Function among Latino Men Living with HIV |
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Greater Depressive Symptoms and Higher Viral Load Are Associated with Poor Physical Function among Latino Men Living with HIV |
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greater depressive symptoms and higher viral load are associated with poor physical function among latino men living with hiv |
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Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care |
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Physical function limitations have been associated with poor health outcomes, which have a negative impact on quality of life of older individuals. This study examined the association between depression, viral load, and acculturation with physical function among Latino men living with HIV. A secondary data analysis was performed using a cross-sectional data of 146 Latino immigrant men living with HIV in New York City and Washington, DC. Physical function was measured using the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12). Uncontrolled HIV infection and depression were associated with worse physical function, thus implying the importance of adequate health care to address these conditions. Preserving physical function should start during middle adulthood, particularly among people living with HIV because of their greater risk of developing age-related challenges such as depression, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases among others. This study informs future interventions to preserve physical function and achieve the goal of successful aging. |
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