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The effect of social support on mental and behavioral outcomes among adolescents with parents with HIV/AIDS

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  • Lee, S.-J.
  • Detels, R.
  • Rotheram-Borus, M.J.
  • Duan, N.

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Objectives. We examined the associations between social support and mental and behavioral outcomes among adolescents whose parents were infected with or died of HIV/AIDS. Methods. Families (parents who were HIV infected and their adolescent children) were randomly assigned to a coping skills intervention or a standard care group. After completing the intervention, the parents and adolescents were assessed for 2 years. Results. Adolescents who had more social support providers reported significantly lower levels of depression and fewer conduct problems; adolescents who had more negative influence from role models reported more behavior problems. Reductions in depression, multiple problem behaviors, and conduct problems were significantly associated with better social support. Conclusions. Our findings underscore the complex relations between social support and mental and behavioral outcomes among adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS. Future prevention programs must focus on increasing social support to reduce negative outcomes among adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS as well as the need to reduce influence from negative role models.

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  • Lee, S.-J. & Detels, R. & Rotheram-Borus, M.J. & Duan, N., 2007. "The effect of social support on mental and behavioral outcomes among adolescents with parents with HIV/AIDS," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 97(10), pages 1820-1826.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2005.084871_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2005.084871
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    1. Wang, Bo & Li, Xiaoming & Barnett, Douglas & Zhao, Guoxiang & Zhao, Junfeng & Stanton, Bonita, 2012. "Risk and protective factors for depression symptoms among children affected by HIV/AIDS in rural China: A structural equation modeling analysis," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 74(9), pages 1435-1443.
    2. Kumakech, Edward & Cantor-Graae, Elizabeth & Maling, Samuel & Bajunirwe, Francis, 2009. "Peer-group support intervention improves the psychosocial well-being of AIDS orphans: Cluster randomized trial," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 68(6), pages 1038-1043, March.

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