A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiology of depression in people living with HIV in east Africa

Abstract Background Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) and is associated with poor quality of life, additional comorbidities, disability, unemployment, poorer therapeutic outcomes and risky behaviors. The present systematic review and meta-ana...

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Main Authors: Getinet Ayano, Melat Solomon, Mebratu Abraha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1835-3