Major depressive disorder and its association with adherence to antiretroviral therapy and quality of life: cross-sectional survey of people living with HIV/AIDS in Northwest Ethiopia

Major depressive disorder and its association with adherence to antiretroviral therapy and quality of life: cross-sectional survey of people living with HIV/AIDS in Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background Major depression is believed to affect treatment adherence and overall quality of life (QoL) of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Comorbid major depression contributes to a two-fold higher risk of mortality among PLWHA. Understanding the relationships of major depression, adhe...

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Main Authors: Biksegn Asrat, Crick Lund, Fentie Ambaw, Emily Claire Garman, Marguerite Schneider
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Major depressive disorder
HIV
Adherence to ART
Quality of life
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-020-02865-w

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