Adult HIV/AIDS patients are more likely to experience anxiety symptoms.

IF 3.2 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY Frontiers in Psychiatry Pub Date : 2025-01-29 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1507020

Zakir Abdu, Wondwossen Belayneh, Aman Dule, Solomon Seyife Alemu, Lema Fikadu Wedajo, Mohammedamin Hajure, Gebremeskel Mulatu Tesfaye, Yadeta Alemayehu Workneh, Wubishet Gezimu, Mustefa Adem Hussen, Bilisumamulifna Tefera, Sadik Habib

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Background: Among various mental disorders, anxiety disorder is commonly reported in HIV-positive individuals. Compared to the general population, people living with HIV/AIDS exhibit a higher prevalence of anxiety, with an estimated figure of 68.2% versus 29% in the general population. However, there is a scarcity of studies on the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia.

Method: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 participants at Gambella General Hospital. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scale, Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND), Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS), and the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) were used to collect the data. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were employed to identify independently associated variables, and statistical significance was determined at a p-value <0.05.

Results: Out of a total of 323 samples, 320 respondents completed all items, resulting in a response rate of 99.07%. The results showed that 28.4% (95% CI = 23.2-33.9) of participants had anxiety. Factors such as being aged 25 to 40 years, having seen a counselor, HIV disclosure, alcohol use disorders, and perceived high stigma were significantly associated with anxiety in people living with HIV (PLWH).

Conclusion: In the study area, about two out of every seven people living with HIV/AIDS experienced anxiety symptoms. Factors such as being aged 25 to 40 years, having seen a counselor, HIV disclosure, alcohol use disorders, and perceived high stigma were significantly associated with anxiety in this population. Based on these findings, timely intervention is recommended to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life for people living with HIV (PLWH), leading to better health outcomes, reducing the burden of mental health issues, and supporting more holistic, patient-centered care.

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成年艾滋病毒/艾滋病患者更容易出现焦虑症状。

背景：在各种精神障碍中，hiv阳性个体中常见的是焦虑症。与普通人群相比，艾滋病毒/艾滋病感染者表现出更高的焦虑患病率，估计比例为68.2%，而普通人群为29%。然而，关于埃塞俄比亚艾滋病毒/艾滋病感染者的患病率和相关焦虑因素的研究很少。方法：对甘贝拉总医院的320名参与者进行了一项基于机构的横断面研究。采用贝克焦虑量表（BAI）、Fagerström尼古丁依赖测试（FTND）、依赖严重程度量表（SDS）和酒精使用障碍识别测试（AUDIT）收集数据。数据分析采用SPSS 25。采用双变量和多变量logistic回归来识别独立相关变量，并以p值确定统计显著性。结果：在323个样本中，320名受访者完成了所有项目，应答率为99.07%。结果显示，28.4% （95% CI = 23.2-33.9）的参与者有焦虑。年龄在25岁至40岁之间、看过咨询师、艾滋病毒信息披露、酒精使用障碍和高度耻辱感等因素与艾滋病毒感染者（PLWH）的焦虑显著相关。结论：在研究区域，每7名艾滋病毒/艾滋病感染者中约有2人出现焦虑症状。年龄在25岁至40岁之间、看过咨询师、艾滋病毒披露、酒精使用障碍和高度耻辱感等因素与这一人群的焦虑显著相关。基于这些发现，建议及时干预以提高艾滋病毒感染者（PLWH）的整体福祉和生活质量，从而获得更好的健康结果，减轻心理健康问题的负担，并支持更全面、以患者为中心的护理。

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Frontiers in Psychiatry Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health

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6.20

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2813

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期刊介绍： Frontiers in Psychiatry publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research across a wide spectrum of translational, basic and clinical research. Field Chief Editor Stefan Borgwardt at the University of Basel is supported by an outstanding Editorial Board of international researchers. This multidisciplinary open-access journal is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries to researchers, academics, clinicians and the public worldwide. The journal''s mission is to use translational approaches to improve therapeutic options for mental illness and consequently to improve patient treatment outcomes.