Table 2. Correlations between psychological states and pain in females living with HIV (n = 37).
| Variable | Frequency of Pain | Interference of Pain on Activities | Interference of Pain on Emotions | BDI-II | Resilience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCS total | 0.467** | 0.761** | 0.718** | 0.545** | -0.201 |
| PCS Helplessness | 0.356* | 0.356* | 0.560** | 0.524** | -0.108 |
| PCS Magnification | 0.403* | 0.584** | 0.668** | 0.545** | -0.146 |
| PCS Rumination | 0.364* | 0.676** | 0.585** | 0.508** | -0.240 |
| State anxiety on STAI | -0.033 | -0.263 | -0.164 | -0.159 | 0.177 |
| Trait Anxiety on STAI | 0.159 | 0.145 | 0.296 | 0.300 | 0.083 |
| BDI-II | 0.224 | 0.474** | 0.596** | --- | -0.455** |
| Resilience | 0.191 | -0.277 | -0.287 | -0.455** | --- |
The data is presented as Spearman’s Rho.
*P-value<0.05,
**P-value<0.001.