Periyapatna, Nivitha
(2023)
Programs for Persons with Mental Illness and HIV.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. Over time, it may lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), weakening the patient’s immune system and leaving them unable to fight infections. HIV leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic renal disease, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and other chronic diseases. HIV can also lead to an increased risk of developing a serious mental illness. Those already diagnosed with a serious mental illness are also at an increased risk for HIV infection due to an increase in risk-taking behaviors, social determinants of health and other co-occurring disorders, such as substance use. This paper aims to examine different HIV programs to examine the characteristics that contribute to their effectiveness. This study will examine how programs address HIV prevention, diagnosis and treatment management, and advocacy for persons with mental illness and HIV.
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| Item Type: |
Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
| Creators/Authors: |
| Creators | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Periyapatna, Nivitha | nup4@pitt.edu | nup4 | |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID |
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| Committee Chair | Frank, Linda | frankie@pitt.edu | frankie | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Elias, Thistle | elias@pitt.edu | elias | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
16 May 2023 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Number of Pages: |
51 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Infectious Diseases and Microbiology |
| Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Date Deposited: |
16 May 2023 18:35 |
| Last Modified: |
16 May 2023 18:35 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/44764 |
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