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Negative associations between general self-efficacy and anxiety/depression among newly HIV-diagnosed men who have sex with men in Beijing, China

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Wang, Na, Wang, Suhua, Qian, Han-Zhu, Ruan, Yuhua, Amico, K. Rivet, Vermund, Sten H., Yin, Lu, Qiu, Xiaoqiang +1 more·2019·AIDS Care

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To evaluate the association between general self-efficacy and depression/anxiety among newly HIV-diagnosed Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM) in Beijing, our study evaluated the baseline survey data of MSM taking part in a clinical trial among Chinese MSM in Beijing. The baseline survey of the trial was conducted between March 2013 and March 2014. General self-efficacy and depression/anxiety were measured using standard scales. Logistic regression and cumulative logistic regression were used to evaluate the associations between general self-efficacy and depression/anxiety. A total of 367 newly HIV-diagnosed Chinese MSM in Beijing were recruited. There were negative associations between general self-efficacy and depression/anxiety among the study population. As general self-efficacy increased by one unit, the odds of "likely" or "borderline" depression versus normal, or "likely" depression versus "borderline" depression or normal decreased by 12% [adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 0.88, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.85-0.92] after adjusting for potential confounders. Similarly, general self-efficacy was negatively associated with anxiety (AOR: 0.89, 95% CI: 0.86-0.93). A higher level of general self-efficacy was associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety among newly HIV-diagnosed Chinese MSM. Interventions promoting overall health and wellness should address self-efficacy, depression and anxiety.

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  • Among newly HIV diagnosed Chinese MSM in China, higher general self-efficacy was associated with a 12% reduction in odds of being depressed (AOR: 0.88, 95% CI: 0.85-0.92) compared to lower general self-efficacy (Wang et al., 2019).

    “In a study among newly HIV diagnosed Chinese MSM in China, a participant with a higher general self-efficacy experiences a reduction of 12% odds of being depressed (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 0.88, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.85-0.92) and a reduction of 11% odds of being anxious (AOR: 0.89, 95% CI: 0.86-0.93) compared to participants with lower general self-efficacy (Wang et al., 2019).”

    From Resilience resources for mental health among people living with HIV: a mixed-method systematic review (2024) · cites this paper as Wang et al., 2019

    The Abstract in our copy reports the stated depression estimate (AOR 0.88, 95% CI 0.85–0.92) among newly HIV-diagnosed Chinese MSM; the Results report the cited anxiety estimate (AOR 0.89, 95% CI 0.86–0.93). Both estimates are for each one-unit increase in self-efficacy, not a general comparison of participants with higher versus lower self-efficacy. The Discussion also notes that the cross-sectional data cannot establish a temporal relationship, so 'experiences a reduction' should be read as an association, not a causal effect. (LLM, conf=0.86)

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  • Among newly HIV diagnosed Chinese MSM in China, higher general self-efficacy was associated with an 11% reduction in odds of being anxious (AOR: 0.89, 95% CI: 0.86-0.93) compared to lower general self-efficacy (Wang et al., 2019).

    “In a study among newly HIV diagnosed Chinese MSM in China, a participant with a higher general self-efficacy experiences a reduction of 12% odds of being depressed (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 0.88, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.85-0.92) and a reduction of 11% odds of being anxious (AOR: 0.89, 95% CI: 0.86-0.93) compared to participants with lower general self-efficacy (Wang et al., 2019).”

    From Resilience resources for mental health among people living with HIV: a mixed-method systematic review (2024) · cites this paper as Wang et al., 2019

    The Results section, “Association between general self-efficacy and anxiety” (page unavailable), reports an 11% decrease in adjusted odds of anxiety for each one-unit increase in self-efficacy score (AOR 0.89, 95% CI 0.86–0.93). The citing sentence omits the per-unit qualifier and presents that estimate as a comparison between participants with higher and lower self-efficacy; the paper reports a different AOR, 0.38, for its high-versus-low comparison. (LLM, conf=0.87)

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  • Only one study included men who have sex with men (MSM) (Wang et al., 2019).

    “In terms of key-high risk populations, only one study included men who have sex with men (MSM) (Wang et al., 2019).”

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Authors
Wang, N., Wang, S., Qian, H.-Z., Ruan, Y., Amico, K. R., Vermund, S. H., Yin, L., Qiu, X., & Zheng, S.
Affiliations
  • Guangxi Medical University (CN)
  • Baotou Medical College (CN)
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center (US)
  • Chinese Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
  • University of Michigan (US)
  • Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • East Tennessee State University (US)
Corresponding author
  • Qiu, Xiaoqiang
  • Zheng, Shimin
Venue
AIDS Care
Published
2018-11-22
Volume
31
Issue
5
Pages
629-635
ISSN
  • 0954-0121 (ISSN-L)
  • 1360-0451
OpenAlex
W2900868953
Cited by
30
References
35
Citations by year
2025: 2 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 2
FWCI
2.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • AIDS Care (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (R01AI094562, R34AI091446)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
Keywords
general self-efficacy, depression, anxiety, men who have sex with men, HIV, psychological well-being, Chinese MSM, Beijing
MeSH terms
Beijing, Adult, Anxiety, China, Depression, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Surveys and Questionnaires, HIV Infections, Homosexuality, Male, Anti-HIV Agents, Self Efficacy, Asian People

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