A recent systematic review of studies in the developing world has critically examined
linkages from familial HIV/AIDS and associated factors such as poverty and child mental …

Background Despite a recent decline, Zimbabwe still has the fifth highest adult HIV
prevalence in the world at 14.7%; 56% of the population are currently living in extreme …

Background HIV stigma is one of the major barriers to HIV care due to the fear of disclosure
and social discrimination. HIV stigma among men in sub-Saharan countries, including …

Research shows that AIDS-orphaned children are more likely to experience clinical-range
psychological problems. Little is known about possible interactions between factors …

Despite the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS that exists in many sub-Saharan African countries,
very little is known of the prevalence and context of HIV-related stigma in these settings. This …

PIP: The disintegration of family life, disruption of social norms, poverty, and commercial
sexual activity associated with the lives of Rwandan refugees in camps in northwest …

Background: As previously encamped resettle, potential for rapid HIV transmission in post-
conflict Northern Uganda is concerning. Women in particular may be experiencing …

ABSTRACT HIV disproportionately affect adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan
Africa. In Uganda, the HIV prevalence is four times higher in adolescent girls compared to …

Background. Studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa suggest a high prevalence of
depression and suicidality among adolescents living with HIV (ALWH). This is an important …

HIV-related stigma has been documented as one of the greatest obstacles to reducing HIV
spread, engagement in HIV treatment, and poor mental health functioning among people …