This study evaluated estimates of depression symptoms, major depression, alcohol use or
disorders and their association with ART adherence in sub-Saharan Africa. Studies …

In recent years, a small but growing body of literature on the associations between common
mental disorders and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) has emerged. The present …

We investigated the associations between depressive symptoms and adherence to
antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV (PLHIV). We searched the …

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is efficacious in improving clinical outcomes among people
living with HIV (PLWH) and reducing HIV transmission when taken regularly. Research …

Introduction HIV patients are now having longer life expectancies with the use of
antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, the issue of mental illness has surfaced with …

BACKGROUND: Depressive disorders are estimated to occur in nearly half of HIV-infected
individuals worldwide. AIM: To examine the prevalence and cardinal demographic …

Background Depression is highly prevalent among patients newly starting antiretroviral
treatment (ART) in Malawi and many other countries. Untreated depression at ART initiation …

HIV/AIDS is associated with significant mental health morbidity in high-income countries,
and depression associated with HIV/AIDS has been linked with faster disease progression …

Background Among patients with HIV infection, depression is the most frequently observed
psychiatric disorder. The presence of depressive symptoms and cognitive dysfunction …

Scores from the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and the Center for
Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) administered to both antiretroviral …