Psychosocial co-factors in HIV illness: An empirically-based model

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Abstract
Data have indicated psychosocial co-factors are important in predicting HIV disease progression. The present study examined the impact of stress, social support, coping, and mood on HIV disease status. A heterogenous sample of 100 HIV-positive individuals participated in the study. Correlational data suggested all of the variables were associated with HIV symptomatology but not CD4 count. A model was created and supported that illustrated the links among these psychosocial co-factors and HIV illness. Findings and applications are discussed with implications for future HIV research.