Affiliations: Center on Mental Health Services Research &
Policy, Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago,
IL, USA | Chicago House & Social Service Agency, Inc.,
1925 North Clybourn, Suite 401, Chicago, IL, USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Lisa A. Razzano, Ph.D., Center on
Mental Health Services Research & Policy, Department of Psychiatry,
University of Illinois at Chicago, 1601 W. Taylor Street, M/C 913, Chicago, IL
60612, USA. Tel.: +1 312 413 0323; Fax: +1 312 422 0740; E-mail:
[email protected]
Abstract: With the advent of more advanced treatments and therapies, people
with HIV/AIDS are experiencing significant improvements in their health, making
many of their ongoing employment and career goals more realistic. However,
people with HIV/AIDS continue to have major concerns regarding the impact of
working on their benefits and entitlements, including apprehensions about
potential economic hardships related to loss of financial supports and health
insurance coverage. This article focuses on factors related to employment
status, sources of health benefits, and entitlements among people with
HIV/AIDS. In addition, results of the study demonstrate differences in
employment status, benefit types, and the amount of financial support
individuals receive based on gender.
