The growing burden of noncommunicable disease among persons living with HIV in Zimbabwe

Burden of Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Semiurban Uganda.

Although the impact of HIV/AIDS has changed globally, it still causes considerable morbidity and mortality, including suicidality, in countries like Uganda. This paper describes the burden and risk factors for suicidal ideation and attempt among 543 HIV-positive attending two HIV specialized clinics in Mbarara municipality, Uganda. The rate of suicidal ideation was 8.8% (n = 48; 95% CI: 6.70-11...

What am I 'living' with? Growing up with HIV in Uganda and Zimbabwe.

As paediatric HIV treatment has become increasingly available across the world, the global perinatally infected cohort is ageing. However, we know surprisingly little about what it is like to grow up with HIV in resource-stretched settings. We draw on findings from a prospective, qualitative study with HIV-positive children, their carers and healthcare workers from four clinics in Uganda and Zi...

Religion and Spirituality Among Persons Living with HIV

Lifestyle of Women Living with HIV (Case Study: Women Living with HIV in the Positive Club of Kerman)

Background and Objectives:  Although everyone needs to adopt a healthy lifestyle, it is absolutely important for people living with chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS to lead a positive lifestyle because these people are more vulnerable than others. Considering this fact, the present study was conducted to investigates the lifestyle of women living with HIV/AIDS in Kerman. Methods:The Health-prom...

Addressing psychosocial problems among persons living with HIV.

The large number of persons living with HIV in Southern Africa has implications for mental health services for this population. Data have emerged in recent years showing that a substantial number of persons living with HIV also have mental health problems. Yet, the practice of routine screening for psychiatric disorders in the context of HIV care is controversial. Moreover, common mental health...