| Risk of deliberate self-harm and factors associated with suicidal behaviour among asymptomatic individuals with human immunodeficiency virus infection. | |
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PMID: 1414405 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The study was aimed at evaluating the risk of deliberate self-harm (DSH) and factors associated with suicidal behaviour in 213 asymptomatic individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in 3 transmission categories (68 gay men, 123 intravenous drug users and 22 heterosexuals). The results showed that 12 HIV-seropositive (HIV+) subjects were involved in DSH after the notification of a positive HIV test result, of which 8 occurred within 6 months and 4 between 6 months and 3 years. HIV+ subjects with a past psychiatric history showed a 7.7-fold increase in the relative risk of DSH, and HIV+ subjects with a history of DSH showed a 5-fold increase in the relative risk of DSH compared with HIV+ individuals without a past psychiatric history and a history of DSH. Professionals involved in the care of HIV+ individuals need to be aware of this risk, especially in the first few months after notification of HIV status and also at later stages of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. |
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Authors:
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C Gala; A Pergami; J Catalan; M Riccio; F Durbano; M Musicco; T Baldeweg; G Invernizzi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica Volume: 86 ISSN: 0001-690X ISO Abbreviation: Acta Psychiatr Scand Publication Date: 1992 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-11-04 Completed Date: 1992-11-04 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370364 Medline TA: Acta Psychiatr Scand Country: DENMARK |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 70-5 Citation Subset: IM; X |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Psychiatry, University of Milan Medical School, Italy. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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etiology,
psychology Adult Female HIV Seropositivity / psychology* Homosexuality Humans Italy / epidemiology Male Mental Disorders / complications, diagnosis, psychology Middle Aged Self-Injurious Behavior / epidemiology, psychology* Suicide, Attempted / psychology* |
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