Apoyo social en personas que viven con VIH: Una revisión sistemática

Samanta González-Villordo; Ricardo Sánchez-Medina; Consuelo Rubi Rosales-Piña; María Arantxa Elizarrarás-Rios

doi:10.32351/rca.v11.429

Authors

Samanta González-Villordo National Autonomous University of Mexico https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7370-382X
Ricardo Sánchez-Medina National Autonomous University of Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4268-3025
Consuelo Rubi Rosales-Piña National Autonomous University of Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0605-1859
María Arantxa Elizarrarás-Rios National Autonomous University of Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1609-9677

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32351/rca.v11.429

Política de Crossmark DOI: https://doi.org/10.32351/politica-crossmark

Keywords:

social support, mental health, physical health, HIV

Abstract

Social support has been identified as a key factor in the well-being of people living with HIV, influencing their mental health, treatment adherence, and clinical outcomes. The aim of this study was to analyze the scientific evidence regarding the main sources of social support among people living with HIV and their impact on different health dimensions. A systematic literature review was conducted based on the PRISMA 2020 methodology. Quantitative studies published in the last ten years in English and Spanish were included, retrieved from PubMed, PsycInfo, Scopus, Medline, and Scielo databases. Out of a total of 209 identified articles, only 10 met the inclusion criteria and methodological quality standards. The findings indicate that social support is associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms, greater adherence to antiretroviral treatment, and more favorable clinical outcomes, particularly viral suppression. The main sources of support identified were family, partners, peers, and healthcare services, which interact in an interdependent manner. It is concluded that social support should not be viewed as an additional element, but rather as a fundamental component in comprehensive HIV care. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen interventions that address both the individual and their social environment.

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Author Biographies

Samanta González-Villordo, National Autonomous University of Mexico

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), affiliated with the Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala. Her academic work focuses on topics related to psychology and applied research in health and well-being contexts. She participates in research activities and professional training within the field of behavioral sciences.
Ricardo Sánchez-Medina, National Autonomous University of Mexico

PhD in Psychology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala (UNAM). His research lines focus on health psychology, psychological assessment, promotion of well-being, and the analysis of psychosocial factors associated with health. He has experience in research, university teaching, and academic production.
Consuelo Rubi Rosales-Piña, National Autonomous University of Mexico

PhD in Psychology from the University of Baja California. Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala (UNAM). Her areas of interest include health psychology, health-related behaviors, prevention and psychological intervention, as well as the development of strategies to improve quality of life.
María Arantxa Elizarrarás-Rios, National Autonomous University of Mexico

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her academic work focuses on the study of psychological and social variables related to health, as well as the training of psychology professionals and the development of applied research.

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