July 1, 2024BMC Global and Public HealthOpen Access

Stigma and discrimination faced by adolescents living with HIV and experiencing depression in Malawi

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HIV stigma severely compromises antiretroviral therapy adherence and clinic attendance, while driving elevated risks of comorbid depression and suicidality.
In-depth interviews and focus-group discussions evaluate 25 adolescents living with HIV, capturing how approximately 25% experience severe comorbid depression.
Findings highlight an urgent need for targeted stigma-reduction interventions and psychosocial support, while calling for expanded mental health services.

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Qualitative analysis reveals pervasive HIV stigma disrupting care in adolescents with depression, highlighting the need for targeted psychosocial interventions.

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Faidas et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e61ca7b6db6435875af19c https://doi.org/10.1186/s44263-024-00072-3

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Qualitative analysis reveals pervasive HIV stigma disrupting care in adolescents with depression, highlighting the need for targeted psychosocial interventions.

Stigma and discrimination faced by adolescents living with HIV and experiencing depression in Malawi

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Stigma and discrimination faced by adolescents living with HIV and experiencing depression in Malawi

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