Prevalence and associated factors of depression among patients with HIV/AIDS in Hawassa, Ethiopia, cross-sectional study

Prevalence and associated factors of depression among patients with HIV/AIDS in Hawassa, Ethiopia, cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Globally, 350 million people are affected by depression and 800,000 people die due to suicide every year due to depression. People living with HIV/AIDS face different challenges, including HIV-related perceived stigma, lack of social support and also depression. This study aimed...

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Main Authors: Bereket Duko, Epherem Geja, Mahlet Zewude, Semere Mekonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Subjects:
Depressive symptom
Perceived stigma
Social support
HIV
Ethiopia
Prevalence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12991-018-0215-1

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