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Loneliness, social support and family function of people living with HIV/AIDS in Anhui rural area, China
Loneliness, social support, and family relationships among people living with HIV/AIDS in rural Anhui, China
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Abstract
84.5% of people living with HIV/AIDS reported moderate to high levels of loneliness.
- The mean loneliness score among surveyed individuals was 47.62, with a standardized score of 59.53.
- Loneliness levels varied significantly based on subjects' occupations, but not other sociodemographic factors.
- Social support and family function were significantly negatively associated with loneliness.
- Poor family function and less social support were linked to higher levels of loneliness.
- Loneliness may limit the ability of people living with HIV/AIDS to access social relationships.
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