ArticleHealth and quality of life outcomes2015
Depression with pain co morbidity effect on quality of life among HIV positive patients in Uganda: a cross sectional study.
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- Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Uganda: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.The Psychiatric quarterly · 2022Pooled it
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- Psychometrics of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) in Uganda: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
- Clinical determinants associated with quality of life for people who live with HIV/AIDS: a Meta-analysis.BMC health services research · 2019Pooled it
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- Brief cognitive behavior therapy for stigmatization, depression, quality of life, social support and adherence to treatment among patients with HIV/AIDS: a randomized control trial.BMC psychiatry · 2023Trial
- Counselling and depressive symptoms in older adults with HIV/AIDS in mbarara, Uganda.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Determinants of health-related quality of life in people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, failing first-line treatment in Africa.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2023Article
- The association of cognitive impairment with quality of life and functional impairment in Ugandan first-episode psychosis patients: a cross sectional study.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2022Article
- Factors associated with current and severe pain among people living with HIV: results from a statewide sample.BMC public health · 2020Article
- Assessment of pain and associated factors in people living with HIV/AIDS.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2019Observational
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- Socioeconomic Vulnerability to Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Depression and Quality of Life among Patients Living with HIV/AIDS in the Era of Universal Treatment Access in Vietnam.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Article
- Psychological Factors Associated With Painful Versus Non-Painful HIV-Associated Sensory Neuropathy.AIDS and behavior · 2018Article
- Prevalence of depression in people with HIV and AIDS in Iran: A systematic review.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of IranArticle
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Abstract
backgroundDepression with pain comorbidity (DPC) has not been clearly defined among HIV positive patients in sub-Saharan Africa. It still remains a challenge despite many studies in Africa documenting a high prevalence of pain and depression among people living with HIV/AIDS. Both are associated with a grave impact on the health related outcomes in this pandemic. This study aimed at determining the prevalence, factors associated and effect on quality of life of DPC among HIV positive patients.
methodsIn a cross-sectional survey, 345 HIV positive patients were enrolled into the study. Using a pre-tested standardised questionnaire the presence of DPC was assessed after a written informed consent. The associations between DPC, quality of life, depression history, severity, and cognition were determined. A p-value of <0.05 was considered to be significant.
resultsAmong people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), the prevalence of DPC was about 5%. PLWHA with DPC were more likely to perceive their overall quality of life as poor and scored poorly in all the domains on the WHOQOL-BREF. They were also more likely to have more severe forms of depression and recurrent episodes of depression.
conclusionsDPC is common, under diagnosed and undertreated in PLWHA in Uganda. Depression and pain screening as well as appropriate access to care for DPC have potential to improve quality of life and health outcomes. This calls for the integration and training of mental health services into HIV/AIDS care and future efforts by policy makers and HIV caregivers to address this treatment gap to advance the care of people living with HIV in Uganda.
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