Prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among HIV-positive men who inject drugs in Vietnam.

Sara N LevintowBrian W PenceTran Viet HaNguyen Le MinhTeerada SripaipanCarl A LatkinPham The VuVu Minh QuanConstantine FrangakisVivian F Go

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Severe depressive symptoms were common among HIV-positive PWID in Thai Nguyen and were strongly associated with demographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors. Interventions that promote social support from family and reduce drug dependence may particularly benefit PWID experiencing severe depressive symptoms. Greater recognition and treatment of depressive symptoms has the potential to enhance quality of life and improve HIV clinical outcomes for PWID.

Keyphrases

hiv positive
depressive symptoms
social support
men who have sex with men
antiretroviral therapy
south africa
hiv testing
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected
sleep quality
early onset
risk factors
hiv aids
physical activity
hepatitis c virus
drug induced
climate change
middle aged
smoking cessation