Psychosocial Factors Associated with Problem Drinking Among Substance Users with Poorly Controlled HIV Infection.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

We aimed to identify psychosocial factors related to problem drinking among patients with poorly controlled human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Short summary

We aimed to identify psychosocial factors related to problem drinking among those with poorly controlled HIV infection. Increased levels of interpersonal conflict were associated with greater severity of alcohol problems. Poorer mental health, medical mistrust and less satisfaction with one's physician related to excessive drinking.

Methods

This secondary analysis used baseline data from a large multisite randomized controlled trial of substance users whose HIV infection was currently poorly controlled, from 11 urban hospitals across the USA. Participants were HIV-infected adult inpatients (n = 801

SUBMITTER: Elliott JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6104623 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature