Open AccessEffects of an intervention on internalized HIV-related stigma for individuals newly entering HIV care
Author(s) -
İbrahim Yiğit,
Riddhi Modi,
Sheri D. Weiser,
Mallory O. Johnson,
Michael J. Mugavero,
Janet M. Turan,
Bülent Turan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
aids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.195
H-Index - 216
eISSN - 1473-5571
pISSN - 0269-9370
DOI - 10.1097/qad.0000000000002566
Subject(s) - disengagement theory , clinical psychology , medicine , randomized controlled trial , intervention (counseling) , repeated measures design , coping (psychology) , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , stigma (botany) , blame , psychology , psychiatry , gerontology , immunology , statistics , mathematics
Considering the association between internalized HIV-related stigma and treatment adherence, an intervention addressing HIV treatment adherence may have the added benefit of reducing internalized stigma. The 'integrating ENGagement and Adherence Goals upon Entry' (iENGAGE) intervention was developed to facilitate adjustment to living with HIV among individuals newly engaged in HIV care. We evaluated the effects of this intervention on internalized stigma and examined whether the effect is moderated by depressive symptoms and coping styles.