Depressive symptoms among older adults with HIV in Namibia: The role of social support and spirituality

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作者：
Kalomo, Eveline Ndinelao [1 ]
Jun, Jung Sim [2 ]
Lee, Kyoung Hag [1 ]
Kaddu, Mgori Nuru [3 ]
机构：
[1] Wichita State Univ, Sch Social Work, Wichita, KS 67208 USA
[2] Kansas State Univ, Dept Sociol Anthropol & Social Work, Manhattan, KS 66506 USA
[3] Minist Hlth & Social Serv, Oshakati East, Namibia
来源：
AJAR-AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AIDS RESEARCH | 2021年 / 20卷 / 01期
关键词：
depression; HIV-positive seniors; social aspects; spiritual outlook;
D O I：
10.2989/16085906.2020.1853188
中图分类号：
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号：
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要：
Background: More than 60% of older adults living with HIV reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Namibia has one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates. This study examined the association between social support, spirituality and depressive symptoms. Method and results: The sample consisted of 147 Oshiwambo-speaking older adults (mean age = 61 years, SD = 6.92 years) with HIV in Namibia. By utilising a hierarchical multivariate regression method, this study found that social support from friends and spirituality showed a significant negative relationship to depressive symptoms. In addition, self-rated health status and alcohol use were significant sociodemographic predicitive factors of depressive symptoms. Conclusion: This study suggests the need to develop interventions and support programmes that incorporate peer support and spiritual practice to promote health and well-being among older persons living with HIV in Namibia.
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