Depressive symptoms among HIV-positive postpartum women in Thailand
Ross, R.; Sawatphanit, W.; Mizuno, M.; Takeo, K.
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 25(1): 36-42
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1532-8228 PMID: 21251600 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2010.05.003Document Number: 216179
Depressive symptoms have been linked to faster progression to AIDS in HIV-positive individuals. The purpose of this correlational, cross-sectional study was to examine the prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among postpartum women in Thailand who are HIV-positive. Data were collected at postpartum outpatient units in four hospitals in Thailand from June 2005 to December 2007. Eighty-five HIV-positive postpartum women completed questionnaires on depressive symptoms, self-esteem, emotional support, physical symptoms, infant health status, and demographics. Results showed that 74.1% of the participants reported depressive symptoms. Self-esteem, infant health status, and education were negatively associated with depressive symptoms. Because of the high rates of depression in our study, all HIV-positive postpartum women in Thailand should be screened for depressive symptoms.
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