Veterans Living With HIV/AIDS: A Pilot Study Examining Risk Factors Associated With Self-Directed Violence
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Infectious Disease, HIV / AIDS |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 90 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | September 2012 |
| End Date: | September 2015 |
The purpose of this project is to gather pilot data related to risk factors associated with
suicide in Veterans with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) and to develop an educational and interventional tool and instructional
guide that can be utilized by local and national providers to increase understanding
regarding suicide risk assessment. There are no hypotheses associated with this qualitative
pilot study.
suicide in Veterans with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) and to develop an educational and interventional tool and instructional
guide that can be utilized by local and national providers to increase understanding
regarding suicide risk assessment. There are no hypotheses associated with this qualitative
pilot study.
To achieve these goals, a semi-structured interview will be conducted to gather this
qualitative information. Specifically, this study aims to gather the following information
from Veterans with HIV/AIDS: a) information regarding disease acquisition; b) psychosocial
stressors; c) social supports; d) protective factors; and e) previous suicidal ideation and
behaviors. Further, additional exploratory questions will be asked regarding proposed
modifications to the Suicide Risk Assessment Guide Pocket Card, an existing VA tool, so that
it can be modified for use by local and national HIV/AIDS providers.
qualitative information. Specifically, this study aims to gather the following information
from Veterans with HIV/AIDS: a) information regarding disease acquisition; b) psychosocial
stressors; c) social supports; d) protective factors; and e) previous suicidal ideation and
behaviors. Further, additional exploratory questions will be asked regarding proposed
modifications to the Suicide Risk Assessment Guide Pocket Card, an existing VA tool, so that
it can be modified for use by local and national HIV/AIDS providers.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Between ages 18 to 90
- Have a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS
- Currently receiving HIV/AIDS treatment
- Currently receiving or eligible to receive physical and/or mental health care through
the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Exclusion Criteria:
- Psychosis at time of interview as determined by observation and/or interview.
- Intoxication via alcohol or other illicit drugs at time of assessment as determined
by observation and/or interview.
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