Treatment among pYLHIV focuses on their physical health. However, they also experience
depression and anxiety, compounded by developmental challenges and the stress of …

Although declining in all other age groups, AIDS-related deaths among adolescents are
increasing. In the context of HIV, mental health problems are associated with negative health …

ABSTRACT AIDS-related mortality among HIV-positive adolescents has risen by 50%
despite the scale up of antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART maladherence likely plays a role in …

The availability of and increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly
reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV. As a result, perinatally infected …

Background This study is part of a longitudinal study among children and adolescents with
HIV in both urban and rural Uganda:'Mental health among HIV infected CHildren and …

Background: Self-esteem is a major psychological health issue. People living with HIV and
AIDS have been found to be victims of discrimination and stigmatization which affect their …

Objective: The current study sought to investigate the association between age, gender,
social support and the psychological wellbeing of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLHA) in …

Background: This study assessed the predictors of self-esteem among Adolescents Living
with HIV (ALHIV) in Ghana seeking healthcare at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital …

Purpose AIDS is the leading cause of mortality among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa
(SSA). Adolescents with HIV face barriers to retention in care and treatment adherence such …

ABSTRACT HIV infection increases the risk of psychological distress among adolescents
living with HIV (ALHIV), which, in turn, increases risky behaviours such as medication non …