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Assessment and determinants of depression and anxiety on a global sample of sexual and gender diverse people at high risk of HIV: a public health approach
The strong association between the severity of anxiety and depression, and socioeconomic inequality and HIV status highlights the need for..
Jan 18, 20242 min read
UK’s largest survey of people living with HIV published
People living with HIV continue to report a high level of satisfaction with their HIV care service and treatment, a new survey by the UK ...
Jan 16, 20246 min read
Population-Level Portal-Based Anxiety and Depression Screening Perspectives in HIV Care Clinicians: Qualitative Study Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
Depression and anxiety are common among people with HIV and are associated with inadequate viral suppression, disease progression, and ...
Jan 15, 20242 min read
Communication and coordination of care for people living with HIV: a qualitative study of the patient perspective
There is growing consensus that primary health care providers have an important role in providing holistic, preventative care for people...
Jan 10, 20242 min read
HIV & The Treatment of Depression
Dr. Sam Jackson discusses strategies for evaluation and management of depression for persons with HIV; note this is part 1 of a 2-part serie
Jan 9, 20241 min read
Brain N-acetyl-Aspartyl-Glutamate (NAAG) is Positively Associated with Cognitive Function
Brain N-acetyl-aspartyl-glutamate (NAAG) is positively associated with cognitive function in older virally-suppressed people with HIV Eran S
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Mental Health Vulnerabilities and Strengths Of Older Women With HIV During The Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine
Humanitarian crises impact mental health, yet data lacks among older individuals. We explored how Covid-19 and the Russian invasion has ...
Dec 25, 20231 min read
Sex, Drugs, and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): Addressing Substance Use in People with HIV
2023 The Annual IAS–USA Washington, DC, Virtual Course: Update on HIV Medicine Emerging Challenges
Presenter: Elana S. Rosenthal, MD
Dec 22, 20231 min read
The Frequency and Predictors of Sexual Dysfunction Among People Living with HIV/AIDS
The frequency of sexual dysfunctions reported by HIV/AIDS patients is significantly higher than that of their peers.
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Beyond Viral Suppression: How Addressing Mental Health Reduces Morbidity&Mortality in People w/ HIV
Among PWH, death from HIV disease is diminishing, while death due to the direct effects of mental disorders are increasing.
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Findings from the Vive+ project
Depressive symptoms, poor cognitive function, and lower satisfaction with social roles predict poorer HRQoL in older people living with HIV.
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Addressing Challenges in Alzheimer’s Disease in People with HIV
Increasingly, clinical populations of people with HIV are in age ranges that increase their risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementi
Dec 12, 20231 min read
Mental health in adolescents affected by HIV: An attachment style perspective Dissertation
Those who are born from a mother who is HIV positive but do not contract the virus themselves are often referred to as HIV affected.
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Pills alone can’t treat HIV in adolescents. They need psychological support, too
If someone is struggling with their mental health and doesn’t take their treatment, then the effect of the treatment becomes fragile too.
Dec 7, 20234 min read
Assisting HIV patients with mental health challenges
UNICEF supports HIV services for persons living with mental health in Malawi
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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