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Specific psychiatric correlates of acute care utilization among unstably housed HIV-positive adults

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The role of specific psychiatric diagnoses in emergency department use and/or inpatient hospitalizations (acute care) has not been extensively examined among HIV-infected, unstably housed persons. A community-recruited sample of 284 HIV-infected, unstably housed adults completed the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for DSM-IV. One-third of participants screened positive for major depression and stimulant use disorders. Sleeping on the street [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 4.21], major depression (AOR = 2.88) and stimulant use disorders (AOR = 4.45) were associated with greater odds of acute care use. Housing and effective treatment of depression and stimulant use disorders may decrease use of acute care services in this population.

Source: AIDS Care

DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2012.672720

Authors: Maggie Chartier, Adam W. Carrico, Sheri D. Weiser, Margot B. Kushel, Elise D. Riley

Institutions: San Francisco VA Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, University of California San Francisco Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Center for Research Resources