scholarly journals Technology-Delivered Mental Health Interventions for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): a Review of Recent Advances

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 472-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjam-Colette Kempf ◽  
Chao-Hui Huang ◽  
Robert Savage ◽  
Steven A. Safren
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Improving mental health among people living with HIV: a review of intervention trials in low- and middle-income countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. J. Sikkema ◽  
A. C. Dennis ◽  
M. H. Watt ◽  
K. W. Choi ◽  
T. T. Yemeke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Mental Health Intervention ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Intervention Trials ◽  
Living With Hiv

People living with HIV (PLWH) experience greater psychological distress than the general population. Evidence from high-incomes countries suggests that psychological interventions for PLWH can improve mental health symptoms, quality of life, and HIV care engagement. However, little is known about the effectiveness of mental health interventions for PLWH in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where the large majority of PLWH reside. This systematized review aims to synthesize findings from mental health intervention trials with PLWH in LMICs to inform the delivery of mental health services in these settings. A systematic search strategy was undertaken to identify peer-reviewed published papers of intervention trials addressing negative psychological states or disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety) among PLWH in LMIC settings. Search results were assessed against pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data from papers meeting criteria were extracted for synthesis. Twenty-six papers, published between 2000 and 2014, describing 22 unique interventions were identified. Trials were implemented in sub-Saharan Africa (n = 13), Asia (n = 7), and the Middle East (n = 2), and addressed mental health using a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral (n = 18), family-level (n = 2), and pharmacological (n = 2) treatments. Four randomized controlled trials reported significant intervention effects in mental health outcomes, and 11 preliminary studies demonstrated promising findings. Among the limited mental health intervention trials with PLWH in LMICs, few demonstrated efficacy. Mental health interventions for PLWH in LMICs must be further developed and adapted for resource-limited settings to improve effectiveness.

scholarly journals Comparison of levels of anxiety and depression between women and men living with HIV of a Mexico City clinic

Salud Mental ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Patricia Caballero-Suárez ◽  
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Evelyn Rodríguez Estrada ◽  
María Candela-Iglesias ◽  
Gustavo Reyes-Terán
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mexico City ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Living With Hiv

Introduction. Studies show that women with HIV have higher depression, anxiety symptoms and worse quality of life than men with HIV, but limited data on mental health status of people living with HIV (PLWH) is available in Mexico, hindering the development of specific mental health interventions. Objective. To compare the frequency and severity of depression and anxiety symptoms between men and women of a HIV specialized clinic of Mexico City. Method. Data were derived from a cross-sectional survey on condom use and serostatus disclosure carried out between 2012-2013. Data from Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and sociodemographic characteristics were included in this study. Non-parametric tests were used to compare sociodemographic, clinical and psychological variables and odds ratio were calculated. Results. 291 PLWH were included, 13.1% (n = 38) were women. Significant differences between genders were found in sociodemographic variables (age, marital status, occupation, education, sexual orientation), but not in clinical variables. Depression symptoms were present in 45% of women versus 18.6% of men (x2 = 13.17, p < .001) and anxiety symptoms were present in 47.4% of women and 30% of men (x2 = 4.53, p = .033). In unadjusted analysis, women had 3.5 times higher risk than men of presenting depression symptoms (OR = 3.54, 95% CI = 1.61-7.65, p < .001) and 2 times higher risk of having anxiety symptoms than men (OR = 2.01, 95% CI = 0.98-4.42, p < .033). Discussion and conclusion. An important percentage of participants had depression and anxiety symptoms; women showed greater frequency and severity of symptoms as well as greater socioeconomic vulnerability. Mental health interventions are needed and should take into consideration the gender specific differences.

scholarly journals Integrating mental health in global initiatives for HIV/AIDS

2005 ◽  
Vol 187 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melvyn C. Freeman ◽  
Vikram Patel ◽  
Pamela Y. Collins ◽  
Jose M. Bertolote
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
World Health ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

SummaryA more prominent role is needed for mental health interventions in global HIV/AIDS initiatives – such as the World Health Organization ‘3 by 5’ Initiative. Significant numbers of infected people have, or develop, mental health problems, and this often adversely impacts on HIV/AIDS treatment and adherence. Integrating psychiatric and psychosocial interventions should benefit both the mental and the physical health of people living with HIV/AIDS.

scholarly journals Cultural and linguistic adaptation of the multi-dimensional OXCAP-MH for outcome measurement of mental health among people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda: the Luganda version

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Katumba ◽  
Yoko V. Laurence ◽  
Patrick Tenywa ◽  
Joshua Ssebunnya ◽  
Agata Laszewska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
English Version ◽  
Validation Process ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background It is rare to find HIV/AIDS care providers in sub-Saharan Africa routinely providing mental health services, yet 8–30% of the people living with HIV have depression. In an ongoing trial to assess integration of collaborative care of depression into routine HIV services in Uganda, we will assess quality of life using the standard EQ-5D-5L, and the capability-based OxCAP-MH which has never been adapted nor used in a low-income setting. We present the results of the translation and validation process for cultural and linguistic appropriateness of the OxCAP-MH tool for people living with HIV/AIDS and depression in Uganda. Methods The translation process used the Concept Elaboration document, the source English version of OxCAP-MH, and the Back-Translation Review template as provided during the user registration process of the OxCAP-MH, and adhered to the Translation and Linguistic Validation process of the OxCAP-MH, which was developed following the international principles of good practice for translation as per the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research’s standards. Results The final official Luganda version of the OxCAP-MH was obtained following a systematic iterative process, and is equivalent to the English version in content, but key concepts were translated to ensure cultural acceptability, feasibility and comprehension by Luganda-speaking people. Conclusion The newly developed Luganda version of the OxCAP-MH can be used both as an alternative or as an addition to health-related quality of life patient-reported outcome measures in research about people living with HIV with comorbid depression, as well as more broadly for mental health research.

Utilization of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care for People Living With HIV/AIDS, Chronic Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse Disorders

2008 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia R Weaver ◽  
Christopher J Conover ◽  
Rae Jean Proescholdbell ◽  
Peter S Arno ◽  
Alfonso Ang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Chronic Mental Illness ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Substance Abuse Disorders ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Antiretroviral therapy and mental health among people living with HIV/AIDS in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendi Da ◽  
Xiaoming Li ◽  
Shan Qiao ◽  
Yuejiao Zhou ◽  
Zhiyong Shen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Racialized Immigrants, Refugees, and Non-Status People Living with HIV/AIDS

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 505-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.Y. Brandon Chen ◽  
Alan Tai-Wai Li ◽  
Kenneth Po-Lun Fung ◽  
Josephine Pui-Hing Wong
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids
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