Faculty Articles
Active coping style is associated with natural killer cell cytotoxicity in asymptomatic HIV-1 seropositive homosexual men
Publication Title
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
ISSN
0022-3999
Publication Date
10-1-1992
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the hypothesis that a psychosocial model was associated with natural killer cell cytotoxicity (NKCC) in HIV-1 infection. A sample of 62 HIV-1 seropositive homosexual men at CDC stages II and III were given a psychosocial battery assessing life stressors, social support, and coping style. A regression model quantifying these variables along with control variables for alcohol use, substance use and nutritional status was estimated. Active coping style was directly and positively associated with NKCC, and trends toward a negative relationship of life stressors and a buffering effect of social support on lifes stressors were also observed. The results suggest that (1) control variables should be included with psychosocial models and that (2) psychosocial factors, especially active coping, may have a deterrent effect on loss ofNK cell function. Active coping style may merit a specific focus in future research of life stressors and the immune system.
DOI
10.1016/0022-3999(92)90053-5
Volume
36
Issue
7
First Page
635
Last Page
650
Disciplines
Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences | Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy
NSUWorks Citation
Goodkin, K.; Blaney, N. T.; Feaster, D.; Baum, M. K.; Mantero-Atienza, E.; Klimas, Nancy G.; Millon, C.; Szapocznik, J.; and Eisdorfer, C., "Active coping style is associated with natural killer cell cytotoxicity in asymptomatic HIV-1 seropositive homosexual men" (1992). Faculty Articles. 474.
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