Suicidal status and its risk factors of people living with HIV/AIDs
10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2019.03.019
- Author:
Zi-He PENG
1
Author Information
1. Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Public Health
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH);
Social psychological factor;
Suicidal risk
- From:
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2019;39(3):327-330
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Although antiretroviral therapy appears to prolong the lifespan of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH), but the suicidal risk of these people is still significantly higher than the general population. Some PLWH had suicidal ideation, attempted suicide, and suicidal plan. The reasons for the high risk among these people mainly include as follows. ①The demographic factors include gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, race, etc. ②The social psychological factors are stressors (stressful or traumatic life events, social or interpersonal problems and mental illness), stigma, hiding HIV history, etc. Social or interpersonal problems include discrimination, social isolation, lack of social support, etc. Mental diseases include depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, etc. In order to reduce the suicidal risk of PLWH, the government and related organizations can research and improve these social psychological factors.
