A Qualitative Exploration of Causes of Depression among Persons Living with HIV Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda: Implications for Policy.

Rwamahe RutakumwaChristine TusiimeRichard Stephen MpangoLeticia KyohangirwePontiano KaleebuVikram PatelEugene Kinyanda

Published in: Psychiatry journal (2023)

Family social support plays a dominant role-both directly and indirectly-in influencing depression risk. We propose the mainstreaming of formal psychosocial support and a shift from individual to family-focused counselling that targets both persons living with HIV and their family.

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
antiretroviral therapy
mental health
healthcare
public health
sleep quality
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected patients
smoking cessation