Sustained adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical in the prevention of drug
resistance, disease progression, and death. We aimed to assess the level of ART adherence …

Background: Mental illness (MI) and substance abuse (SA) are common in HIV-positive
patients. MI/SA consistently predict poorer antiretroviral adherence, suggesting that affected …

This study assessed adherence to HAART among 67 HIV-infected adults, and the degree to
which gender and psychological factors—including depression, drug and alcohol use …

We examined the relationship between depression (symptom type, diagnostic severity, and
change over time) and adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) with data from 3 …

Background The effect of depressive symptoms on progression through the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment cascade is poorly characterized. Methods We …

A chart review of 90 male outpatients was conducted to document the type of depressive
symptomatology associated with HIV infection and to review the nature of antidepressant …

Objectives We aimed to characterize depression in newly diagnosed HIV‐infected patients,
to determine the effect of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on its incidence, and to investigate …

Depression and substance use are significant obstacles to effective HIV care. Using data
derived from a randomized controlled trial of persons with HIV who are homeless or …

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of depressive disorders in HIV-infected patients ranges
from 12% to 66% and is undiagnosed in 50% to 60% of these patients. Depression in HIV …

Background Depression is common among HIV-infected individuals and may contribute to
suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and subsequent inability to attain viral …