Dynamic Network Analysis of Mental Health Symptoms Among Persons Living With HIV

• DOI: 10.1111/jan.16830
• Publication Date: 2025-04-01T02:40:28Z
• Authors: Shuyu Han; Xiaomeng Wang; Xin Xie; Lili Zhang; Zhiwen Wang
• Keywords: Longitudinal Study

ABSTRACT Aim This study aims to develop dynamic networks and examine the longitudinal relationships of mental health symptoms among persons living with HIV (PLWH). Design A study. Methods We collected data between October 2022 December using Wenjuanxing (Questionnaire Star), an online survey platform. The tracked weekly across 10 sessions, involving 123 PLWH in Beijing, China. total 40 six dimensions (somatization symptoms, negative affect, cognitive processes, function, interpersonal communication social adaptation) were included symptom network, which consists temporal, contemporaneous between‐person networks. Results In temporal ‘feeling inferior others’ had largest in‐strength value, whereas ‘suicidal ideation’ exhibited out‐strength value. showed highest bridge strength, indicating it most connections other symptoms. Conclusions found that number predictors, up seven potentially triggering this particular symptom. Additionally, emerged as a powerful predictor, influencing greatest five dimensions. Impact Our enhances understanding sequential development consequences PLWH, may provide important basis for designing precise management interventions. Reporting Method was reported according STROBE checklist. Patient or Public Contribution No patient public contribution.