BACKGROUND: We examined the interaction of illicit drug use and depressive symptoms,
and how they affect the subsequent likelihood of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) …

This study examines the effects of treated and untreated depressive symptoms on the
likelihood of utilization of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) among a multi-site …

Objective The authors report on results of systematic clinical assessment of
psychopathology among HIV-positive and HIV-negative intravenous drug users. Method As …

This study examines the effects of depressive symptoms and mental health quality of life on
utilization of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) among HIV-seropositive women …

Methods: We used baseline data for 1126 HIV-positive IDUs from a behavioral intervention
trial from 2001 through 2005 in 4 US cities. Using the Brief Symptom Inventory-18, scores …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined whether there were differences in the rate of depressive
and anxiety disorders between HIV-infected women (N= 93) and a comparison group of …

The study sought to assess the associations of HIV status, physical health status, current
drug use, and gender with depressive symptoms in former and current illicit drug users. In …

Previous research has been inconsistent in documenting a strong relationship between
depression and HIV/AIDS, although a recent meta-analysis of studies examining this issue …

Information regarding the prevalence of mental illness and substance use among HIV-
infected patients and the effect of these problems on HIV treatment is needed. We conducted …

Background The prevalence of depression is elevated among HIV-infected individuals and
there is evidence that depression exerts a negative impact on HIV medication adherence …