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HIV seropositivity diagnosed during pregnancy: psychosocial characterization of patients and their adaptation.

Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 1988 Sep;10(5):309-16. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/89006184
James ME; Department of Psychiatry, Emory University School of Medicine,; Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA 30335.

Abstract: The diagnosis of HIV infection is uniquely traumatic to the pregnant patient. Her adjustment is complicated by concerns for her fetus and by coexisting psychiatric disorders. The 15 obstetric patients described demonstrated significant comorbidity, including psychoactive substance abuse or dependence, adjustment and mood disorders, and personality disorders. Treatment should address not only adaptation to HIV infection but also the psychodynamics of pregnancy, the anticipation of illness in the infant, and the management of drug addiction and unstable character.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PSYCHOLOGY *Adaptation, Psychological Adolescence Adult AIDS-Related Complex/PSYCHOLOGY Case Report Cocaine Female Human HIV Seropositivity/*PSYCHOLOGY Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/*PSYCHOLOGY Risk Factors Sick Role Social Support Substance Dependence/PSYCHOLOGY Suicide/PSYCHOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE

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