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1754751

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-1-28
pubmed:abstractText
The purpose of the study was to explore personal fears about AIDS and their consequences in terms of psychological symptoms and behaviour. 1902 individuals, 15 to 64 years old, were selected at random from the Finnish population and interviewed by telephone (94%) or in person (6%). 2.5% regarded AIDS as a personal threat, while 12-13% exhibited psychological symptoms such as insomnia, depression, anxiety or episodes of fear. About 20% had taken measures to prevent HIV infection: 9% had increased their use of condoms, 6% had had themselves tested for HIV, and 5% had taken precautionary measures at work. The psychological status of individuals who feel at risk of AIDS should be assessed within the health care system because persistent feelings of danger may be a sign of incipient psychological decompensation.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
0281-3432
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
9
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
187-90
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1991
pubmed:articleTitle
Psychological symptoms and behavioural changes in Finns caused by fear of AIDS.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Psychiatry, Kuopio University Hospital, Finland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article