학술논문
Hope, HIV and health: a prospective study.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*BLOOD cell count
*HOPE
*LONGITUDINAL method
*PATIENT compliance
*PROBABILITY theory
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*STATISTICAL sampling
*SCALES (Weighing instruments)
*SPIRITUALITY
*T cells
*SAMPLE size (Statistics)
*WELL-being
*EFFECT sizes (Statistics)
*DISEASE remission
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
HIV infections & psychology
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ISSN
0954-0121
Abstract
In this study we examined the impact of trait hope on the health of 16 HIV+ individuals. In 2006, hopefulness was assessed with a comprehensive measure derived from an integrative theory of hope. At this time, we also collected self-reported health data as well as blood samples that provided an index of immunological status (CD4). Subsequently, at 8, 24, and 48 months we obtained follow-up CD4 levels. To rule out a potential confound, we computed and found, no significant correlations between self-reports of hope or heath, and blind ratings of illness denial provided by a case manager. Total hope scores as well as hope sub-scores were significantly correlated with various dimensions of self-reported health as well as CDC established CD4 classification levels, both concurrently and prospectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]