Depression and sexual risk behavior among long-distance truck drivers at roadside wellness clinics in Kenya.

Matthew L RomoGavin GeorgeJoanne E MantellEva MwaiEston NyagaMichael StraussJacob O OdhiamboKaymarlin GovenderElizabeth A Kelvin

Published in: PeerJ (2019)

The high prevalence of depression highlights the need to test the feasibility and acceptability of mental healthcare interventions for this population, possibly integrated with HIV prevention services. Future research is needed to better understand the association between depression and sexual risk behavior, as well as the role of self-efficacy.

Keyphrases

healthcare
depressive symptoms
mental health
primary care
sleep quality
current status
social media
health information