Rumination influences the relationship between trauma and depression over time among youth living with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatizing events often result in long-term mental health symptoms. Identifying the features of the post-trauma experiences that can impact mental health symptoms is key to designing effective interventions.

Methods

Youth living with HIV (YLH),¹ predominantly sexual and gender minorities (SGM;² 84 % gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, pansexual identities), 78 % Black and Latino, (N = 170) were recruited in New Orleans, LA and Los Angeles, CA from 13 youth-serving agencies. They were assessed for trauma, rumination and depression, with 78 % reassessed for depression at 4 and 74 % at 8 months later. Relationships between these variables were examined using a Bayesian approach to structural equation modeling.

Results

At recruitment, 78 

SUBMITTER: Arnold EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793436 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature