Psychometric properties of stigma and discrimination measurement tools for persons living with HIV: a systematic review using the COSMIN methodology

Y Zhang, X Yang, X Chai, S Han, L Zhang, Y Shao… - Systematic …, 2024 - Springer
Background The development of antiretroviral therapy broadly extends the life expectancy of
persons living with HIV (PLHIV). However, stigma and discrimination are still great threat to …

Common mental disorders and associated factors among adults after COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

TG Wondmeneh, Z Solomon - BMC psychiatry, 2024 - Springer
Background Global mental health has been threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, both
directly through long-lasting neuropsychiatric disorders that occur during primary infection in …

Physical and psychological impact of HIV/AIDS toward youths in Southwest Ethiopia: a phenomenological study

W Adraro, G Abeshu, F Abamecha - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Youths with HIV/AIDS encounter a variety of unique challenges that
impact their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. These challenges and …

Perinatal Depressive Symptoms and Viral Non-suppression Among a Prospective Cohort of Pregnant Women Living with HIV in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and …

T Concepcion, J Velloza, CG Kemp, A Bhat… - AIDS and Behavior, 2023 - Springer
Depression is common during pregnancy and is associated with reduced adherence to HIV-
related care, though little is known about perinatal trajectories of depression and viral …

Missed opportunities to address common mental disorders and risky alcohol use among people living with HIV in Zomba, Malawi: A cross sectional clinic survey

HH Kawiya, T Davies, C Lund, K Sorsdahl - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Common mental disorders (CMDs) and risky alcohol use are highly prevalent among people
living with HIV, yet many do not receive treatment for these mental health problems. In …

Correlates of self-reported history of mental health help-seeking: a cross-sectional study among individuals with symptoms of a mental or substance use disorder …

LM Filiatreau, PV Ebasone, A Dzudie, R Ajeh, B Pence… - BMC psychiatry, 2021 - Springer
Background Mental health and substance use disorders (MSDs) increase the risk of poor
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care outcomes among people living with HIV (PLWH) …

Exploring HIV status as a mediator in the relationship of psychological distress with socio-demographic and health related factors in South Africa: findings from the …

N Ncitakalo, LN Sigwadhi, M Mabaso, J Joska… - AIDS Research and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Psychological distress as measured by mental disorders like depression and
anxiety is more prevalent in people living with HIV (PLHIV) than in the general population …

An emerging syndemic of smoking and cardiopulmonary diseases in people living with HIV in Africa

E Peprah, M Armstrong-Hough, SH Cook… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: African countries have the highest number of people living with HIV (PWH).
The continent is home to 12% of the global population, but accounts for 71% of PWH …

Frameworks, measures, and interventions for HIV-related internalised stigma and stigma in healthcare and laws and policies: systematic review protocol

S Hempel, L Ferguson, M Bolshakova, S Yagyu, N Fu… - BMJ open, 2021 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction There is strong global commitment to eliminate HIV-related stigma. Wide
variation exists in frameworks and measures, and many strategies to prevent, reduce or …

Triple Burden of Neurocognitive Impairment and Co-occurring Depression and Anxiety Among People Living With HIV in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia: A Multicenter Study

M Tareke, T Belete, T Ergetie, M Tadesse… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Neurocognitive impairment is associated with psychological morbidities, such
as depression and anxiety, among people living with HIV. The presence of these …