OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to assess the relationship between mood
disorders and development, course, and associated morbidity and mortality of selected …

Despite advances in HIV treatment, there continues to be great variability in the progression
of this disease. This paper reviews the evidence that depression, stressful life events, and …

Background: The negative health effects of cigarette smoking and HIV infection are
synergistic. Objective: To compare the prevalence of current cigarette smoking and smoking …

Background Depression greatly burdens sub-Saharan Africa, especially populations living
with HIV/AIDS, for whom few validated depression scales exist. Patient Health Questionnaire …

Objective: To assess the degree of compliance with antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected
patients, and identify which sociodemographic and psychological factors influence it, in …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined whether there were differences in the rate of depressive
and anxiety disorders between HIV-infected women (N= 93) and a comparison group of …

Background. People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Thailand face tremendous challenges,
including HIV-related stigma, lack of social support, and mental health issues such as …

The advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy has prolonged the life expectancy of HIV
patients and decreased the number of adults who progress to AIDS and HIV-associated …

The purpose of this paper is to compare the ways in which perceived and actual social
support affect the mental health of gay men, straight or bisexual men, and women living with …

Considered the most comprehensive handbook in the field, this rich resource reviews the
biological, psychological, and social factors that affect health, health behavior, and illness …