Self-Esteem Assessment among Adolescents Living with HIV and Seeking Healthcare at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital-Kumasi, Ghana.

Ebenezer Opambour AgyemangJonathan Mensah DapaahFrancis Adjei OseiSeth Christopher Yaw AppiahNicholas Karikari MensahSamuel Frimpong Odoom Michael Owusu-AnsahCharles Martyn-Dickens

Published in: Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (2021)

The occurrence of low self-esteem among ALHIV was high and more pronounced among those in age cohorts of 17 to 19 years. Social support interventions designed which includes psychosocial support, life skills training, and avenue for discussing sexual and reproductive health matters could improve self-esteem.

Keyphrases

social support
mental health
healthcare
depressive symptoms
risk assessment
physical activity
virtual reality
medical students
health insurance