Depression During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among People Living With HIV: Are Low HIV/AIDS Stigma and High Perceived Emotional Support Protective Resources?

Published in: Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress (2023)

There was no overall increase in depression symptoms among the PLWH participants during the pandemic, but this change in depression symptoms was heterogeneous. We observed the potential development of depression in initially well-functioning individuals despite their personal resources differing only slightly from those who remained resilient. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keyphrases

hiv aids
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
social support
mental health
sars cov
antiretroviral therapy
coronavirus disease
human immunodeficiency virus
mental illness