Category Archives: Depression
A systematic review and meta-analysis of combination behavioral interventions co-targeting psychosocial syndemics and HIV-related health behaviors for sexual minority men
In the U.S., sexual minority men (SMM) are disproportionately affected by HIV. Interventions are needed to increase HIV prevention and treatment behaviors, especially among syndemically exposed SMM. In recent years,...
Prevalence of perinatal depression among HIV-positive women: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Increasing attention has been paid to differences in the prevalence of perinatal depression by HIV status, although inconsistent results have been reported. The aim of this systematic review and...
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV patients in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in India, the third largest HIV epidemic in the world. We identified peer...
Effects of psychosocial interventions on children affected by parental HIV/AIDS: A meta-analysis on depression and anxiety
BACKGROUND: Children orphaned by parental AIDS or those of parents with HIV infection demonstrate many negative mental health outcomes. Different types of psychosocial interventions have been conducted to improve the...
Factors associated with general sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction among people living with HIV: A systematic review
Sexual difficulties, experienced by half of the people living with HIV (PLWH), not only affect quality of life but have been associated with lower adherence to antiretroviral medication. This systematic...
Meta-analysis of the associations of CYP2B6-516G>T polymorphisms with efavirenz-induced central nervous system side effects and virological outcome in HIV-infected adults
Clinical data on the relationships of cytochrome P450 (CYP2) B6 516G>T polymorphisms with efavirenz-induced central nervous system (CNS) side effects and virological response in HIV-infected adults are controversial. We sought...
Technology-delivered psychotherapeutic interventions in improving depressive symptoms among people with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
With the increasing popularity of advanced technology, technology-delivered psychotherapeutic interventions (TPIs) may play a promising role in improving depressive symptoms among PLWHA. However, its effectiveness remains unclear. We aimed to...
Which HIV-infected youth are at risk of developing depression and what treatments help? A systematic review focusing on Southern Africa
Background Depression is common in people with HIV and is associated with lower quality of life, reduced medication adherence, worse disease progression and higher risk of transmission to others. While...
Systematic review of cognitive behavior therapy to improve mental health of women living with HIV
Psychological distress is highly prevalent in people living with HIV. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) has been associated with improved mental health outcomes in HIV-infected men who have sex with men...
