Exploration of adaptation process and experience among the HIV/AIDS patients based on the comprehensive task-based adaptation model / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVES@#Patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) confront multiple difficulties during the disease adaptation process. Based on the comprehensive task-based adaptation model, this study aims to explore the process and experience of adapting to living with HIV among HIV/AIDS patients and to provide evidence for promoting the adaptation of this population.@*METHODS@#With the design of the phenomenon study, we purposefully recruited 43 HIV/AIDS patients and conducted semi-structural interviews. The qualitative data was analyzed by Van Manen method.@*RESULTS@#There were 1 307 significant quotes and 6 themes with 14 sub-themes. "The shadow comes along with the sunshine" was proposed to describe the process of adapting to life with HIV. Another 5 themes emerged to represent the tasks as follows: the direction of the mental anchor, the management of physical tasks, social network and support, the occupational dilemma and benefits, and the consideration of the future.@*CONCLUSIONS@#The adapting process possesses both common and personalized characteristics. Future intervention development should address the integrality and interaction of the adaptation tasks, contributing to the positive adaptation outcomes of HIV/AIDS patients.

Efficacy of SolitaireTM stent arterial embolectomy in treating acute cardiogenic cerebral embolism / 中华神经医学杂志

Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of Solitaire stent arterial embolectomy in the treatment of acute cardiogenic cerebral embolism.Methods The data of 24 patients who underwent Solitaire stent arterial embolectomy,either alone or in combination with reorganization type tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) intravenous thrombolysis,to treat acute cardiogenic cerebral embolism in our hospital were collected.These results between October 2012 and March 2016 were compared with 21 control patients who were treated using only rtPA Ⅳ thrombolysis.The short-term efficacy,long-term clinical outcomes,complications,and mortality rate of these two groups were compared,and the clinical outcomes of these patients with posterior circulation infarction in the two groups were further assessed.Results The time between onset and rt-PA administration in the study group (median time:3.17 h) was significantly shorter than that in the control group (4.00 h,P＜0.05);rt-PA dose used in both two groups was 50 mg.NIHSS scores and Glasgow Coma scale scores at discharge,and modified Rankin scale (mRs) scores 3 and 6 months after treatment in the study group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P＜0.05).There were no significant differences in symptomatic intra-cerebral hemorrhage,high perfusion encephalopathy,incidence of hernia,or mortality between the two groups (P＞0.05).The mRS scores 3 months after treatment in patients with posterior circulation infarction (2) were significantly lower than those in the control group (3,P＜0.05).Conclusions As compared with simple venous thrombolytic therapy,Solitaire stent embolectomy can significantly improve short-term neurological function and long-term prognosis in patients with acute cardiogenic cerebral embolism,enhance their life quality,without increasing the complication incidence and mortality rate.It is safe and effective,and patients with posterior circulation infarction can also be treated by arterial embolectomy.

Status and influencing factors of rush poppers use and HIV infection among men who have sex with men in Changsha / 中华预防医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the relationship between use of rush poppers and HIV infection, and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Changsha.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A cross-sectional study was conducted in Changsha from April to December, 2014. Men who have sex with men who came for HIV counseling and testing services were invited to fill out a survey. A total of 608 MSM were finally recruited. The survey included socio-demographic characteristics, sexual roles, sexual behaviors in last 6 months and rush poppers use, HIV infection among MSM. After finishing the questionnaire, 5 ml blood was also drawn for HIV testing. Chi-square test or Fisher probabilities was used to compare usage of rush poppers and HIV antibody positive rate among MSM who had different characteristics and sexual behaviors. Multi-factor unconditioned logistic regression model was used to explore related factors about rush poppers use and HIV infection of MSM.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among 608 MSM, 29.8% (181) said they ever used rush poppers, and 13.3% (81 cases) were HIV positive. Among MSM who ever used rush poppers, 18.8% (34/181) were HIV positive; While among those who never used rush poppers, 10.5% (45/427) were HIV positive (χ(2)=7.65,P=0.006). Compared with MSM who had no For One Night sex in the last 6 months,OR (95% CI) value of MSM who had 6-10 times For One Night sexes in last 6 months to use rush poppers was 4.32 (1.77-10.57). Compared with MSM who self-identified as top,OR (95% CI) value of MSM who self-identified as bottom or versatile using rush poppers were 2.99 (1.53-5.86), or 3.60 (2.13-6.09). Compared with MSM who self-identified as top, OR (95% CI) value of MSM who self-identified as bottom or versatile to infect HIV were 3.19 (1.35-7.58), or 2.33 (1.12-4.85). Compared with MSM who used condoms at every anal sex,OR (95% CI) value of MSM who used condoms sometimes or never used to infect HIV were 1.93 (1.12-3.35) or 1.87 (0.64-5.50). Compared with MSM who never used rush poppers,OR (95% CI) value of MSM who ever used rush poppers to infect HIV was 1.88 (1.12-3.16).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>A large percentage of MSM population in Changsha used rush poppers, and HIV antibody positive rate among MSM was high. MSM who had more frequencies of For One Night sexes, self-identified as bottom or versatile were more likely to use rush poppers and more susceptible to HIV infection. In addition, MSM who had low frequency of condom use in the last 6 months in anal intercourse were more likely to infect HIV.</p>