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  • 标题:Depression in HIV Positives under ART in TUTH Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Study
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  • 作者:S. Tiwari ; S.P. Ojha ; M. Chapagai
  • 期刊名称:Journal of Psychiatrists' Association of Nepal
  • 印刷版ISSN:2350-8949
  • 出版年度:2017
  • 卷号:4
  • 期号:2
  • 页码:25-29
  • 语种:English
  • 出版社:Psychiatrists' Association of Nepal
  • 摘要:Introduction: Among PLWHA, most studies have reported a high prevalence (20-37%) of depression, which negatively impacts the adherence to ART, and leads to increased morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study aims to study depression among PLWHA who were under ART in the out-patient HIV clinic Method: This study was conducted at the outpatient HIV clinic in a tertiary center (TUTH). All relevant information were noted in a semistructured proforma designed for the study. BDI-II and ICD-10 DCR were the tools used. Result: Out of total 99 patients, 34 were depressed (34.2%), moderate depression with somatic syndrome category being the majority (19, 19.2%) (p< 0.05). Depression was significantly associated with low family income, alcohol use and past history of depression. Conclusion: Depression was found to be highly prevalent in PLWHA who were under ART
  • 关键词:PLWHA, Depression, ART
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