Loneliness, social support and family function of people living with HIV/AIDS in Anhui rural area, China

Mar 24, 2009International journal of STD & AIDS

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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