mental health AIDS

Fall 2004 Newsletter / Volume 6, Issue 1

Tool Box

Books & Articles :

Aidala, A., Havens, J., Mellins , C.A. , Dodds, S., Whetten, K., Martin, D., Gillis, L., & Ko, P. (2004). Development and validation of the Client Diagnostic Questionnaire (CDQ): A mental health screening tool for use in HIV/AIDS service settings. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 9 (3), 362-379.

The CDQ is "a brief diagnostic screening tool designed for use by non-mental health professionals and designed specifically to assess the range of psychiatric disorders known to be prevalent among persons infected with HIV or at high risk of infection: depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse. ... The CDQ can be used by providers in a range of service settings to identify persons in need of formal mental health assessment and treatment, to more effectively target scarce mental health resources, and to reduce the negative impact of unrecognized disorder on the health and well-being of individuals in their care" (p. 362).

Blasini, I., Chantry, C., Cruz, C., Ortiz, L., Salabarría, I., Scalley, N., Matos, B., Febo, I. , & Díaz, C. (2004). Disclosure model for pediatric patients living with HIV in Puerto Rico : Design, implementation, and evaluation. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 25 (3), 181-189.

The authors describe a "developmentally appropriate," five-component disclosure procedure for HIV-infected youth that "(1) allow[s] the staff to feel competent and comfortable with delivering disclosure information; (2) equip[s] families with new knowledge and skills to mobilize them from secrecy, to readiness, and to the final disclosure phase; and (3) provid[es] pre- and post-disclosure assessment and intervention to the youth, allowing continuity of care and leading to optimal emotional support" (p. 188).

Laurence, J. (Ed.). (2004). Medication adherence in HIV/AIDS. Larchmont , NY : Mary Ann Liebert.

This volume "deals with the barriers to medication adherence and thoroughly addresses the scope of this problem as it affects various segments of the population, including adolescents, minorities, and drug users. ... [I]t also addresses proposed solutions for overcoming this critical challenge."

Mallinson, R.K. (2004). Perceptions of HIV/AIDS by deaf gay men. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 15 (4), 27-36.

In this exploratory pilot study, Mallinson observes that "[d]eaf gay men represent a subpopulation of the gay male community at particularly high risk for HIV/AIDS due to numerous barriers including language, stigma, and inequitable access to health services" (p. 27) and offers recommendations for culturally sensitive care.

Mitchell, C.G., & Linsk, N.L. (2004). A multidimensional conceptual framework for understanding HIV/AIDS as a chronic long-term illness. Social Work, 49 (3), 469-477.

"This article provides a conceptual framework for understanding HIV in the multiple contexts of the client's culture, strengths, life course, and biomedical progression ... [and] concludes with a discussion of HIV prevention and treatment adherence as key focal points for social workers and their clients" (p. 469).

Morrison-Beedy, D., & Nelson, L.E. (2004). HIV prevention interventions in adolescent girls: What is the state of the science? Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 1 (3), 165-175.

"A systematic review was undertaken to identify and critique the most scientifically rigorous HIV prevention interventions identified in the literature that focused on adolescent girls. ... [The authors conclude that c]linically relevant components of successful interventions include the combination of providing information and behavioral skills training, as well as enhancing motivation to reduce risk within these interventions" (p. 165).

Remple V.P., Hilton, B.A., Ratner, P.A., & Burdge, D.R. (2004). Psychometric assessment of the Multidimensional Quality of Life Questionnaire for Persons with HIV/AIDS (MQOL-HIV) in a sample of HIV-infected women. Quality of Life Research, 13 (5), 947-957.

Remple and colleagues conducted a psychometric assessment of the MQOL-HIV, a 40-item scale consisting of 10 dimensions, in a sample of women living with HIV and conclude that "[a]lthough some revision may make the scale more content-valid for HIV-infected women, given due care in the interpretation of results, the MQOL-HIV can be used with female populations in its current form" (p. 947).

Sherman , A.C., Mosier, J., Leszcz, M., Burlingame, G.M., Ulman, K.H., Cleary, T., Simonton, S., Latif, U., Hazelton, L., & Strauss, B. (2004). Group interventions for patients with cancer and HIV disease: Part III. Moderating variables and mechanisms of action. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 54 (3), 347-387.

"Parts I and II of this review examined the efficacy of different interventions for individuals at different phases of illness, ranging from primary prevention to late-stage disease, in both psychosocial and biological domains. The current paper examines some of the factors other than phase of illness that might influence group treatment effects (e.g., intervention parameters, participant characteristics), and explores mechanisms of action" (p. 348).

Treisman, G.J., & Angelino, A.F. (2004). The psychiatry of AIDS: A guide to diagnosis and treatment. Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press.

Treisman and Angelino describe "the relationship between psychiatric disorders and HIV/AIDS and [demonstrate] the ways in which effective recognition and treatment of mental disorders can increase a patient's ability to obtain better treatment, improve compliance with medical regimens, and reduce incidents of high-risk behavior. ... Containing the most up-to-date information on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, this book ... uses case studies to show HIV/AIDS professionals how psychiatric interventions benefit the patient, the medical team, and society as a whole."

Internet Resources:

The July issue of HRSA CARE Action identifies factors that increase HIV risk for adolescent girls and young women and describes responsive strategies and programs. The newsletter may be found at: ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/hab/july2004.pdf.

- Compiled by Abraham Feingold, Psy.D.

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