Social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a structural equation modeling analysis

Abstract Background Understanding the psychosocial factors influencing self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is crucial for effective medical interventions and improving their quality of life. However, few studies have explored the psychosocial mechanisms influencing se...

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Main Authors: Haitao Huang, Ling Tu, Xiaona Zhang, Liao Zhang, Jianxiong Zhang, Qin Liu, Qianwen Liu, Ying Liu, Hong Chen
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20541-6
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Ling Tu
Xiaona Zhang
Liao Zhang
Jianxiong Zhang
Qin Liu
Qianwen Liu
Ying Liu
Hong Chen
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Xiaona Zhang
Liao Zhang
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Ying Liu
Hong Chen
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description Abstract Background Understanding the psychosocial factors influencing self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is crucial for effective medical interventions and improving their quality of life. However, few studies have explored the psychosocial mechanisms influencing self-management behaviors among PLWHA in China. This study, conducted in accordance with STROBE guidelines, uses SEM to explore the roles of social support, self-efficacy, and self-esteem in predicting self-management behaviors among Chinese PLWHA. Methods From March 2023 to July 2023, a convenience sample of 282 PLWHA, recruited from one designated AIDS hospital and one Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Sichuan Province, China, was surveyed. Data were collected via four validated self-report scales (the Social Support Rating Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Self-Esteem Scale, and the HIV/AIDS Patient Self-Management Scale). Structural equation modeling was used to assess the relationships among social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors. Results The new model demonstrated acceptable fit parameters (χ 2 /df = 2.15, GFI = 0.96, AGFI = 0.93, CFI = 0.93, IFI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.05). The direct effect of social support on self-management behaviors was significant (β = 0.117, P < 0.05). In addition, self-efficacy and self-esteem played significant mediating roles in the influence of social support on self-management behaviors, accounting for 38.73% and 22.79% of the total effect, respectively. Moreover, they served as chain mediators, contributing 9.80% to the total effect. Conclusions These findings contribute to our understanding of the psychosocial dynamics influencing self-management behavior in Chinese PLWHA and have broader implications for populations in other countries. Targeted interventions that enhance social support, self-efficacy, and self-esteem could be applied in various cultural contexts to improve self-management practices among PLWHA globally.
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spelling doaj-art-b091b8ad8a9b401295088ee5f4d514232024-11-10T12:45:50ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582024-11-0124111210.1186/s12889-024-20541-6Social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a structural equation modeling analysisHaitao Huang0Ling Tu1Xiaona Zhang2Liao Zhang3Jianxiong Zhang4Qin Liu5Qianwen Liu6Ying Liu7Hong Chen8West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan UniversityWest China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan UniversitySchool of public administration, Sichuan UniversityWest China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan UniversityRenshou Center for Disease Control and PreventionRenshou Center for Disease Control and PreventionWest China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan UniversityWest China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan UniversityWest China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan UniversityAbstract Background Understanding the psychosocial factors influencing self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is crucial for effective medical interventions and improving their quality of life. However, few studies have explored the psychosocial mechanisms influencing self-management behaviors among PLWHA in China. This study, conducted in accordance with STROBE guidelines, uses SEM to explore the roles of social support, self-efficacy, and self-esteem in predicting self-management behaviors among Chinese PLWHA. Methods From March 2023 to July 2023, a convenience sample of 282 PLWHA, recruited from one designated AIDS hospital and one Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Sichuan Province, China, was surveyed. Data were collected via four validated self-report scales (the Social Support Rating Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Self-Esteem Scale, and the HIV/AIDS Patient Self-Management Scale). Structural equation modeling was used to assess the relationships among social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors. Results The new model demonstrated acceptable fit parameters (χ 2 /df = 2.15, GFI = 0.96, AGFI = 0.93, CFI = 0.93, IFI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.05). The direct effect of social support on self-management behaviors was significant (β = 0.117, P < 0.05). In addition, self-efficacy and self-esteem played significant mediating roles in the influence of social support on self-management behaviors, accounting for 38.73% and 22.79% of the total effect, respectively. Moreover, they served as chain mediators, contributing 9.80% to the total effect. Conclusions These findings contribute to our understanding of the psychosocial dynamics influencing self-management behavior in Chinese PLWHA and have broader implications for populations in other countries. Targeted interventions that enhance social support, self-efficacy, and self-esteem could be applied in various cultural contexts to improve self-management practices among PLWHA globally.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20541-6Social supportSelf-efficacySelf-esteemSelf-management behaviors HIV/AIDSStructural equation model
spellingShingle Haitao Huang
Ling Tu
Xiaona Zhang
Liao Zhang
Jianxiong Zhang
Qin Liu
Qianwen Liu
Ying Liu
Hong Chen
Social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a structural equation modeling analysis
BMC Public Health
Social support
Self-efficacy
Self-esteem
Self-management behaviors HIV/AIDS
Structural equation model
title Social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a structural equation modeling analysis
title_full Social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a structural equation modeling analysis
title_fullStr Social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a structural equation modeling analysis
title_full_unstemmed Social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a structural equation modeling analysis
title_short Social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a structural equation modeling analysis
title_sort social support self efficacy self esteem and self management behaviors among people living with hiv aids in china a structural equation modeling analysis
topic Social support
Self-efficacy
Self-esteem
Self-management behaviors HIV/AIDS
Structural equation model
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20541-6
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