A Qualitative Exploration of Causes of Depression among Persons Living with HIV Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda: Implications for Policy

A Qualitative Exploration of Causes of Depression among Persons Living with HIV Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda: Implications for Policy

Introduction. Depression is the fourth leading cause of the global disease burden and worsens the outcome of comorbidities including HIV/AIDS. Depression is particularly problematic among persons living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa where scarcity of cost-effective interventions is compounded by in...

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Main Authors:	Rwamahe Rutakumwa, Christine Tusiime, Richard Stephen Mpango, Leticia Kyohangirwe, Pontiano Kaleebu, Vikram Patel, Eugene Kinyanda
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2023-01-01
Series:	Psychiatry Journal
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/1986908

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