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 …

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 …

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 …

Anxiety and depression continue to be significant comorbidities for people with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The aim of this study was to determine the …

Millions of children in Sub-Saharan Africa live with adults, often parents, who are HIV-
infected or ill due to AIDS. These children experience social, emotional, and health …

In Rwanda, the dual vectors of HIV and legacy of the 1994 genocide have had devastating
consequences for children and families. In this and other low-resource settings, extreme …

The relationship between mental illness and HIV/AIDS is complex and bidirectional. A
significant amount of research has been performed in high-income countries but less is …

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 …

BACKGROUND: The global HIV/AIDS response has advanced in addressing the health and
well-being of HIV-positive children. Although attention has been paid to children orphaned …

Introduction Orphans face multiple challenges including insufficient food, shelter, schooling,
and medical care. Most research on orphans in developing countries concentrates on …