Publications by authors named "Joanna Cano-Smith"
Purpose Of Review: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly extended the life expectancy of people with HIV (PWH). However, as this population ages, they face increased risk of social isolation and loneliness (SIL), driven by stigma, discrimination, and shrinking social networks. SIL is a major public health issue, closely linked to mental health conditions, reduced adherence to treatment, and lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
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- A multicenter study in Madrid analyzed the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV who recently acquired hepatitis C (RAHC).
- Of the 133 enrolled patients, many had prior sexually transmitted diseases and the most common hepatitis C genotype found was G1a; about 11% experienced spontaneous cure, while the treatment success rate was over 90%.
- The findings suggest high-risk sexual behaviors are prevalent among MSM with RAHC, highlighting the importance of effective treatment strategies for this population.
Emotional regulation-based transdiagnostic interventions provide positive but limited evidence regarding efficacy with people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In the present study, 10 participants living with HIV with emotional disorders completed a five-session transdiagnostic group intervention to improve their emotional regulation skills (Unified Protocol). Changes at pre-treatment, post-treatment and three-month follow-up were explored at the population (mean-rank) and the individual level (reliable change index).
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- The study investigates the link between psychological factors and drug use among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) with drug-related issues.
- Participants who used drugs showed higher rates of avoidant-insecure attachment styles and early adverse life experiences compared to a control group.
- Findings suggest that individuals with drug-related problems may benefit from assessing psychological factors like emotional regulation and self-care practices, especially in relation to HIV status.