Research Article: Association of Perceived Social Support with Viral Suppression Among Young Adults with Perinatally-Acquired HIV in the US-based Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS)
Introduction:
In the general population, greater social support is associated with reduced all-cause mortality, better diabetes control, increased adherence to medical treatment, and decreased depression. Among individuals with HIV, social support has been studied for its associations with outcomes including medication adherence, – HIV disclosure, , mental health, , HIV-related stigma, and HIV viral load suppression. – All but one of these latter studies identified a positive association between viral suppression and social…
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