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June 21, 2026Indian Journal of PsychiatryOpen Access

The prevalence of anxiety disorders among people living with HIV in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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ADAninda DebnathTAThejas AcharyAMAnubhav Mondal

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Systematic review and meta-analysis assess high anxiety rates in HIV-positive individuals, indicating urgent need for mental health solutions.

Key Points

  • This review aims to assess the prevalence of anxiety disorders among people living with HIV in India and guide targeted interventions.
  • Conducted systematic literature search across PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science up to November 2024.
  • Included observational studies that used validated tools to assess anxiety in PLHIV.
  • Estimated pooled prevalence using random-effects meta-analysis and assessed study quality with the Joanna Briggs Institute Tool.
  • Included 15 studies (5,336 PLHIV) with a pooled prevalence of anxiety disorders at 36% (95% CI: 24%-47%).
  • Hospital-based studies showed higher prevalence (39%) than community-based studies (23%).
  • Females reported a higher prevalence (46%) compared to males (36%), but the difference was not statistically significant.

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Debnath et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a37800c24f042ddf4c5a3abhttps://doi.org/10.4103/indianjpsychiatry_150_26
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