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Living with HIV/AIDS and use of online support groups
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Living with HIV/AIDS and use of online support groups
J Health Psychol.
2010 Apr.
Abstract
The present study explores the association between online support group use and health status, coping and social support among 640 individuals with HIV/AIDS. Results suggested that frequent users tended to be female, younger, single, and in a more advanced disease stage. After controlling for covariates, frequent users reported poorer health than non-users. In addition, both frequent and infrequent users scored higher in planning, active coping, instrumental support and emotional support coping from the brief COPE. No significant difference was found for social support. Our results suggest that online support groups may potentially offer some benefits for those living with HIV/AIDS.
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