Depression, alcohol use and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
This study evaluated estimates of depression symptoms, major depression, alcohol use or
disorders and their association with ART adherence in sub-Saharan Africa. Studies …
disorders and their association with ART adherence in sub-Saharan Africa. Studies …
Estimating the global treatment rates for depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Depression is considered a global crisis due to its high prevalence and
associated disabilities. The burden posed by depression could be reduced by increasing …
associated disabilities. The burden posed by depression could be reduced by increasing …
Job loss and mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown: Evidence from South Africa
Objectives Existing literature on how employment loss affects depression has struggled to
address potential endogeneity bias caused by reverse causality. The COVID-19 pandemic …
address potential endogeneity bias caused by reverse causality. The COVID-19 pandemic …
Cross-national epidemiology of DSM-IV major depressive episode
E Bromet, LH Andrade, I Hwang, NA Sampson… - BMC medicine, 2011 - Springer
Background Major depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, yet
epidemiologic data are not available for many countries, particularly low-to middle-income …
epidemiologic data are not available for many countries, particularly low-to middle-income …
Stress begets stress: the association of adverse childhood experiences with psychological distress in the presence of adult life stress
Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACES) have been linked to poor health and
well-being outcomes, including poor mental health such as psychological distress. Both …
well-being outcomes, including poor mental health such as psychological distress. Both …
Pre-existing and post-pandemic insomnia symptoms are associated with high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression globally during the COVID-19 pandemic
Study Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to an
increased prevalence of insomnia and mental health symptoms globally. However, most …
increased prevalence of insomnia and mental health symptoms globally. However, most …
Validity of the patient health questionnaire-9 to screen for depression in a high-HIV burden primary healthcare clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa
Background Integration of depression screening into primary care may increase access to
mental health services in sub-Saharan Africa, but this approach requires validated …
mental health services in sub-Saharan Africa, but this approach requires validated …
Experience of persistent psychological symptoms and perceived stigma among people with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART): a systematic review
K Lowther, L Selman, R Harding… - International journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Advances in HIV care have resulted in increasing numbers of HIV patients
receiving antiretroviral therapy and achieving viral control. This has led to a focus on the …
receiving antiretroviral therapy and achieving viral control. This has led to a focus on the …
Mental health service delivery in South Africa from 2000 to 2010: One step forward, one step back
I Petersen, C Lund - South African Medical Journal, 2011 - ajol.info
Objectives. To identify progress and challenges in mental healthcare in South Africa, as well
as future mental health services research priorities. Method. A systematic review of mental …
as future mental health services research priorities. Method. A systematic review of mental …
Depression and associated factors in older adults in South Africa
K Peltzer, N Phaswana-Mafuya - Global health action, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Background and objective: Late-life depression is an important public health problem
because of its devastating consequences. The study aims to investigate the prevalence and …
because of its devastating consequences. The study aims to investigate the prevalence and …