Publications [#44945] of Kathryn Whetten
Journal Articles
- Whetten, K., S. Reif, S. Napravnik, M. Swartz, N. Theilman, J. Eron, T. Soto. "Substance Abuse and Symptoms of Mental Illness Among HIV-Positive Persons in the Southeast." Southern Medical Journal 98.1 (2005): 9-14.
(last updated on 2006/01/07)Abstract:
This manuscript examines the frequencies of substance abuse and mental health comorbidities in a sample of HIV-positive individuals receiving care at two Infectious Diseases clinics in one region of the Southeast. Of those screened with a standardized screening instrument, 60% had symptoms of mental illness, 32% for substance abuse, and 23% had co-occurring symptoms of both disorders. These rates are higher than others found in an HIV-positive sample, and highlight the need to identify and address comorbidities that affect behavior. Appropriate treatment strategies are needed to alleviate the burden that these comorbidites may place on effective HIV treatment regimens.
