Date of Award
1999
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
Abstract
Two variables were assessed for their impact upon social support systems of the HIV-infected over a two-year period. First, the difference between the utilization of mental health services and the number of frequency of contacts with family, friend, and professional social support providers was investigated. Second, the difference between stage of illness and number of and frequency of contacts with family, friend, and professional social support providers was investigated. The Health Status Questionnaire, Social Support Questionnaire and Client Information Form were used to collect data. The utilization of mental health services was not found to significantly increase or decrease the number of or frequency of contacts with family, friend and professional social support providers. Professional social support providers were fewer in number than family and friend social support providers. Stage of illness aid not impact the number of or frequency of contacts with family, friend or professional social support providers. Social systems were stable over time for those who did and did not utilize mental health support services and for the different stages of illness.
Recommended Citation
Vandehey, Michael Anthony, "The Difference Between The Social Support Systems Of The Hiv -Infected Who Did And Did Not Utilize Mental Health Services" (1999). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 875.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/875