Background. Accumulating evidence suggests responses to HIV that combine individual-
level interventions with those that address structural or contextual factors that influence risks …

Background Stigma is a social phenomenon known to have a negative impact on the lives of
people living with HIV (PLWH). However, defining HIV-related stigma (HRS) is difficult …

There is a strong link between mental health and physical health, but little is known about
the pathways from one to the other. We analyse the direct and indirect effects of past mental …

Social support is defined as the perceived or actual receipt of social resources (eg, tangible,
emotional) and is one of the most reliable predictors of disease morbidity and mortality. In …

This book will change the way we understand the future of our planet. It is both alarming and
hopeful. James Gustave Speth, renowned as a visionary environmentalist leader, warns that …

Objetivo: Comparar la calidad de vida autorreportada entre un entorno sin pandemia vs. un
contexto bajo alerta sanitaria por la COVID-19, en adultos jóvenes. Métodos: Estudio …

Background Considering the chronic and debilitating nature of HIV infection, health-related
quality of life (HRQoL) is an important patient-reported clinical outcome to better understand …

Background Suicide is a serious cause of mortality worldwide and is considered as a
psychiatric emergency. People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) have higher rates of suicidal …

Introduction The multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) is a valid tool
for assessing perceived support from family, friends and significant others. However …

Religious institutions can be a source of support for recent Latino immigrants struggling to
adjust to a new culture. For undocumented immigrants, who are often marginalized from …