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Self-Care Management of Anxiety and Fear in HIV disease

Jeanne K. Kemppainen; William L. Holzemer; Kathleen Nokes; Lucille Sanzero Eller; Inge B. Corless; Eli Haugen Bunch; Kenn M. Kirksey; Brian K. Goodroad; Carmen J. Portillo; et al. (Profiled Author: Jeanne K Kemppainen)

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. 2003;14(2):21-29.

The purpose of this study is to describe the frequency and correlates of self-reported anxiety and fear and the self-care behaviors used to manage these symptoms. Data were collected in a convenience sample (N = 422) of HIV-positive subjects. Demographic and disease-related variables were compared for those who did and did not report anxiety and fear. Anxiety and fear were the most frequently reported symptoms (17.3%, n = 73). There were significant differences on gender, level of education, and the use of antiretroviral medications. Self-care behaviors (n = 212) for anxiety and fear were grouped into seven categories: using activities for distraction = 25%, talking to others = 27%, using alternative/complementary therapies = 18%, taking prescribed medications = 10%, using self-talk = 9%, using substances = 9%, and using avoidance behaviors = 7%. Anxiety and fear are commonly experienced by people with HIV/ AIDS. Self-care strategies are imperative in the management of these clinical manifestations.

PMID: 12698763    

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