Abstract
LIFE stress, mood, and other psychosocial factors may help to explain variability in HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) disease progression. Attempts to support this notion empirically have produced mixed findings; several studies report a positive relationship between psychosocial factors and various indicators of disease progression or immune function (e.g., Evans et al. 1992; Goodkin et. al. 1992), whereas others have failed to detect any association (e.g., Perry et. al. 1992).
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Adult
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Arousal / physiology
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CD4 Lymphocyte Count*
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CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
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Defense Mechanisms
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Depression / immunology
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Depression / psychology*
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HIV Antibodies / blood
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HIV Infections / immunology
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HIV Infections / psychology*
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HIV-1 / immunology*
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Humans
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Life Change Events*
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Lymphocyte Count
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Personality Assessment
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beta 2-Microglobulin / analysis*
Substances
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HIV Antibodies
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beta 2-Microglobulin