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Psychosocial Status of 192 Out-Patients with HIV Infection and AIDS

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Michael B. King
Michael B. King*
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Institute of Psychiatry, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF
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Abstract

One hundred and ninety-two out-patients with HIV infection were interviewed in a standardised manner at two London hospitals. Almost all had revealed their diagnosis to others, one-quarter receiving negative reactions from confidants. Thirty-one per cent had significant psychiatric problems, almost half of whom reported emotional problems before HIV infection. Twenty-two per cent complained of difficulties with memory or concentration, of whom 12.5% had objective cognitive impairment on brief assessment. Excessive health ruminations were an important indicator of more extensive psychological problems. This degree of psychological distress is in keeping with reports for patients with other medical conditions, and overall, patients appeared to have adapted well, despite the obvious stigma and poor prognosis of their condition.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 154 , Issue 2 , February 1989 , pp. 237 - 242
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1989 

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