Prevalence and variability of HIV/AIDS-associated neurocognitive impairments in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

B Mekuriaw, Z Belayneh, W Teshome, Y Akalu - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Abstracts Background HIV/AIDS-associated neurocognitive impairments negatively affect
treatment adherence, viral load suppression, CD4 count, functionality, and the overall quality …

Magnitude and predictors of common mental disorder among people with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Z Belayneh, B Mekuriaw, T Mehare, S Shumye… - BMC public health, 2020 - Springer
Background Common mental disorders are frequent psychiatric comorbid conditions among
people with HIV/AIDS. The presence of such psychiatric disorders negatively affects the …

Impact of mental disorders on low adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV in Spain

I Portilla-Tamarit, M Rubio-Aparicio… - Psychology, Health & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The relationship between mental disorders other than depression or anxiety, and low
adherence to both antiretroviral treatment (ART) and linkage to HIV care are unclear. The …

Alcohol use and its determinants among adults living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

B Mekuriaw, Z Belayneh, A Molla, T Mehare - Harm Reduction Journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Alcohol use is a common practice of almost all communities worldwide and it is
more common among persons with HIV infection. Alcohol consumption among people with …

Magnitude, symptom presentation and correlates of psychological distress among people with epilepsy in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

B Mekuriaw, B Mantefardo, A Molla… - Neuropsychiatric …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background Psychological distress is a common co-morbid condition among people with
epilepsy. Untreated comorbid psychosocial problems are associated with increased …

Provider perspectives on antiretroviral therapy adherence among psychiatric inpatients in Botswana

MA Qambayot, S Naidoo - African Journal of AIDS Research, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for the effective
management of HIV. Mental disorders often co-occur with HIV infection which often …

Prevalence and associated factors of Khat chewing among people with HIV/AIDS at rural health centers of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Z Belayneh, B Mekuriaw - 2019 - researchsquare.com
Objective: Khat, sometimes called “Qat” or “Chat” is fresh leaves a plant commonly chewed
for its psycho-stimulant and euphorigenic effects of the brain. Although the adverse and …

Management of bipolar disorder in South Africa: National Department of Health essential medicine selection and treatment algorithms

LJ Robertson, H Dawood… - Southern African Journal …, 2023 - samajournals.co.za
Background. Bipolar disorder (BD) is a severe mental illness associated with multimorbidity,
psychosocial disability and significant public health issues. However, guideline …

Prevalence and determinants of alcohol use among adults living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: a systematic review protocol

B Mekuriaw, Z Belayneh, A Molla, T Mehare - Systematic Reviews, 2020 - Springer
Background Alcohol use is a challenging problem which attributes to more than 5% of the
overall global burden of disease. It is more common among persons with HIV infection than …