Coping with HIV Infection: Why People Delay Care
Authors: Mitchell H. Katz, Andrew B. Bindman, Miriam S. Komaromy
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1992)

Letters1 November 1992Coping with HIV Infection: Why People Delay CareMitchell H. Katz, MD, Andrew B. Bindman, MD, Miriam S. Komaromy, MDMitchell H. Katz, MDSearch for more papers by this author, Andrew B. Bindman, MDSearch for more papers by this author, Miriam S. Komaromy, MDSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-117-9-797_1 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTo the Editors: Many persons infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) delay initiating care until their disease is advanced (1).We investigated factors associated with delay in seeking HIV-related care among 56 ambulatory patients who initiated care at San Francisco General Hospital between June 1990 and February 1991 and who had not had previous measurement of CD4 lymphocyte count.Participants were questioned regarding demographics (age, race, HIV risk group, income, employment status, education), substance use, social support, and beliefs regarding barriers to and benefits of treatment for the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (2). We also assessed mental health, health...References1. Hutchinson C, Wilson C, Reichart C, Marsiglia V, Zenilman J, and Hook E. CD4 lymphocyte concentrations in patients with newly identified HIV infection attending STD clinics. JAMA. 1991;266: 253-6. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar2. Allard R. Beliefs about AIDS as determinants of preventive practices and of support for coercive measures. Am J Public Health. 1989;79: 448-52. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. Stewart A, Hays R, and Ware J. The MOS short-form general health survey: reliability and validity in a patient population. Med Care. 1988;26:724-32. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. Folkman S and Lazarus R. Ways of Coping [Questionnaire]. Palo Alto, California: Consulting Psychologists; 1988. Google Scholar5. Henry K and Sonnen M. Medical care following HIV testing [Letter]. JAMA. 1992;267:805-6. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: Mitchell H. Katz, MD; Andrew B. Bindman, MD; Miriam S. Komaromy, MD PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byÉléments pour un premier bilan des « consultations jeunes consommateurs ». Profils d'usage des consultants et parcours de suiviHIV Health Care Services For Mexican MigrantsCharacteristics of patients diagnosed with AIDS shortly after first detection of HIV antibodies in Lyon University hospitals from 1985 to 2001*Critical Delays in HIV Testing and CarePrevention of Pneumocystis carinii pneumoniaPredictors of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Counseling and Testing Among Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic PatientsDelayed Entry into Health Care for Women with HIV DiseasePsychological Impact of HIV Disease and Implications for Intervention 1 November 1992Volume 117, Issue 9Page: 797-797KeywordsAIDSHIVHIV infectionsInfectious disease immunologyLymphocytesPsychiatry and mental healthRacial and ethnic issues ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 November 1992 PDF downloadLoading ...