Depression in HIV-infected men.
Considerable gender disparity exists in the incidence of HIV/AIDS in men, with men experiencing the largest burden of this epidemic. In addition, over six million men in the United States experience depressive disorders. HIV-infected men experience the three most common depressive disorders-major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder. Comorbidity associated with the dual diagnosis of HIV infection and common depressive disorders in men is a critical men's health issue. This article's purpose is to increase health care professionals' awareness and knowledge regarding the significant impact of a dual diagnosis of HIV infection and depression on men's health.
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, USA. dporch@lsuhsc.edu
Demetrius James
DJ
Porche
Danny G
DG
Willis
D001294:Attitude to Health; D015897:Comorbidity; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008571:Men / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology