Understanding the psychosocial factors influencing self-management behaviors among people with HIV (PWH) is crucial for effective medical interventions and improving their quality of life. However, there has been limited research exploring the psychosocial mechanisms influencing self-management behaviors among PWH in China. Our study examined the relationship between stigma, social support, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among PWH, as well as whether social support and self-esteem mediate these relationships. Cross-sectional data were collected from 282 PWH in Sichuan Province, China. Data were collected using four validated self-report measures (HIV Stigma Scale, HIV/AIDS Patient Self-Management Scale, Social Support Rating Scale, and Self-Esteem Scale). Structural equation modeling was used to examine the different pathways influencing self-management behaviors. All the impacts on self-management behavior outcomes were found to be significant. The final mediation model indicated that social support and self-esteem significantly mediated the relationship between stigma and self-management behaviors. These findings underscore the importance of addressing stigma and enhancing social support and self-esteem in interventions aimed at promoting self-management behaviors among PWH.
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