Development of a psychosocial distress measure for Ugandan adolescents living with HIV
Psychological distress among adolescents living with HIV (ALH) has been associated with
risky behaviors including non-adherence to anti-retroviral therapy, leading to increased risk …
risky behaviors including non-adherence to anti-retroviral therapy, leading to increased risk …
Psychosocial challenges and strategies for coping with HIV among adolescents in Uganda: a qualitative study
M Mutumba, JA Bauermeister, V Musiime… - AIDS patient care and …, 2015 - liebertpub.com
Although more than 90% of youth perinatally infected with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa,
little is known about the psychosocial factors that impact their wellbeing, or how these youth …
little is known about the psychosocial factors that impact their wellbeing, or how these youth …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring HIV status as a mediator in the relationship of psychological distress with socio-demographic and health related factors in South Africa: findings from …
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 …
anxiety is more prevalent in people living with HIV (PLHIV) than in the general population …
[HTML][HTML] Wakakosha “You are Worth it”: reported impact of a community-based, peer-led HIV self-stigma intervention to improve self-worth and wellbeing among young …
N Ferris France, E Byrne, O Nyamwanza… - Frontiers in Public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Self-stigma—negative self-judgements or core beliefs—can result in feelings of
shame, worthlessness and self-blame, and impacts social interaction, mental health and …
shame, worthlessness and self-blame, and impacts social interaction, mental health and …
[HTML][HTML] Stigma and mental health challenges among adolescents living with HIV in selected adolescent-specific antiretroviral therapy clinics in Zomba District, Malawi
Background Of the 1.8 million adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 living with HIV
globally in 2020; approximately 1.5 million of these live in sub-Saharan Africa. These …
globally in 2020; approximately 1.5 million of these live in sub-Saharan Africa. These …
Perceived HIV stigma and life satisfaction among persons living with HIV infection in five African countries: a longitudinal study
M Greeff, LR Uys, D Wantland, L Makoae… - International journal of …, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Descriptive literature exists on the effects of HIV-related stigma on the lives
of people living with HIV infection but few empirical studies have measured perceived HIV …
of people living with HIV infection but few empirical studies have measured perceived HIV …
Psychosocial adjustment of children affected by HIV/AIDS in Ghana
PN Doku - Journal of child and adolescent mental health, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: The study was conducted to assess the psychosocial adjustment of children
affected by HIV/AIDS in the eastern part of Ghana. Method: Four groups of children (children …
affected by HIV/AIDS in the eastern part of Ghana. Method: Four groups of children (children …
A comparative study of the psychological problems of HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected children in a South African sample
MJ Visser, HE Hecker, J Jordaan - AIDS care, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
According to research children living with HIV experience elevated levels of depression,
anxiety, ADHD and disruptive behavioural disorders. Although South Africa's paediatric …
anxiety, ADHD and disruptive behavioural disorders. Although South Africa's paediatric …
[HTML][HTML] Challenges and support for quality of life of youths living with HIV/AIDS in schools and larger community in East Africa: a systematic review
Background Youths living with HIV/AIDS (YLWHA) experience innumerable challenges
within schools and the larger community. Nonetheless, these environments are potential …
within schools and the larger community. Nonetheless, these environments are potential …
[HTML][HTML] Enhancing psychosocial support for HIV positive adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe
W Mavhu, J Berwick, P Chirawu, M Makamba… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Background There is a recognized gap in the evidence base relating to the nature and
components of interventions to address the psycho-social needs of HIV positive young …
components of interventions to address the psycho-social needs of HIV positive young …