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Direct and indirect effects of perceived social support on health-related quality of life in persons living with HIV/AIDS

Abstract

Research has established a link between perceived social support and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among persons living with HIV/AIDS. However, little is known about the ways through which social support influences HRQOL. This study examined the direct and indirect effects of perceived social support on physical and mental HRQOL in a sample of 602 adults living with HIV in Ontario, Canada. Participants completed the Medical Outcomes …

Authors

Bekele T; Rourke SB; Tucker R; Greene S; Sobota M; Koornstra J; Monette L; Rueda S; Bacon J; Watson J

Journal

AIDS Care, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 337–346

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

March 2013

DOI

10.1080/09540121.2012.701716

ISSN

0954-0121