SynthesisAIDS and behavior2019
Validity of Social Support Scales Utilized Among HIV-Infected and HIV-Affected Populations: A Systematic Review.
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- A Scoping Review Assessing the Relationship Between Structural, Functional, and Perceived Social Support with Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in the Last Decade.AIDS and behavior · 2026Article
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- The interplay of comorbidity, disability, and physical activity among older adults living with HIV: insights from the CHANGE HIV study.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Development and Validation of a Social Influence Scale for Antiviral Therapy Behavior of Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2026Article
- Social Support as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Stigma and Mental Health in Adults Living with HIV.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Transition to Adult Care for Young People Living with HIV.Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2025Review
- Socio-demographic, psychosocial, and suicidal behavior correlates of stigma among people with physical disabilities in Northwest Ethiopia.BMC public health · 2024Article
- A Scoping Review of Instruments Used in Measuring Social Support among Refugees in Resettlement.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Validation of Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in Vietnamese Among People Living with HIV/AIDS.AIDS and behavior · 2023Article
- What are the determinants of antiretroviral therapy adherence among stable people living with HIV? A cross-sectional study in Cambodia.AIDS research and therapy · 2023Article
- Childhood trauma, major depressive disorder, suicidality, and the modifying role of social support among adolescents living with HIV in rural Uganda.Journal of affective disorders reports · 2021Article
- Bifactor SEM and MIRT Structure of a 12-Item Human Immunodeficiency Virus Stigma Scale in Peruvian Adults.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
Social support enhances self-management and prevention of behaviors and is typically assessed using self-report scales; however, little is known about the validity of these scales in HIV-infected or affected populations. This systematic review aims to identify available validated social support scales used in HIV-infected and HIV-affected populations. A systematic literature search using key search terms was conducted in electronic databases. After rounds abstract screenings, full-text reviews, and data abstraction 17 studies remained, two of which assessed multiple social support scales, which increased number of scales to 19. Most scales assessed positive social support behaviors (n = 18). Most scales assessed perceived social support (n = 14) compared to received social support. Reliability ranged from 0.67 to 0.97. The most common forms of validation reported were content validity and construct validity and the least was criterion-related validity. Future research should seek to build evidence for validation for existing scales used in HIV-infected or HIV-affected populations.
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