Veterans Living With HIV/AIDS: A Pilot Study Examining Risk Factors Associated With Self-Directed Violence

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this project is to gather pilot data related to risk factors associated with suicide in Veterans with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and to develop an educational and interventional tool and instructional guide that can be utilized by local and national providers to increase understanding regarding suicide risk assessment. There are no hypotheses associated with this qualitative pilot study.

Detailed Description
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To achieve these goals, a semi-structured interview will be conducted to gather this qualitative information. Specifically, this study aims to gather the following information from Veterans with HIV/AIDS: a) information regarding disease acquisition; b) psychosocial stressors; c) social supports; d) protective factors; and e) previous suicidal ideation and behaviors. Further, additional exploratory questions will be asked regarding proposed modifications to the Suicide Risk Assessment Guide Pocket Card, an existing VA tool, so that it can be modified for use by local and national HIV/AIDS providers.

Official Title
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Veterans Living With HIV/AIDS: A Pilot Study Examining Risk Factors Associated With Self-Directed Violence

Conditions
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection(HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Self-Directed Violence

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Between ages 18 to 90 Have a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS Currently receiving HIV/AIDS treatment Currently receiving or eligible to receive physical and/or mental health care through the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Exclusion Criteria: Psychosis at time of interview as determined by observation and/or interview. Intoxication via alcohol or other illicit drugs at time of assessment as determined by observation and/or interview.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Veterans with HIV/AIDS<br>Veterans with HIV/AIDS | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Semi-Structured Interview | Semi-structured interview will be utilized to gather the following information from Veterans with HIV/AIDS: a) information regarding disease acquisition; b) psychosocial stressors; c) social supports; d) protective factors; and e) previous suicidal ideation and behaviors. Further, additional exploratory questions will be asked regarding proposed modifications to the Suicide Risk Assessment Guide Pocket Card, an existing VA tool, so that it can be modified for use by local and national HIV/AIDS providers. | Interview conducted one time per participant (completion time: approximately 1 hour) | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Veterans, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection(HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Self-Directed Violence