Depressive symptoms in HIV disease.
Although depressive symptoms are common in people living with HIV/AIDS, their reported prevalence varies greatly across HIV-positive populations, ranging from 21% to 97%. Comparing these rates is complicated by the varied conceptualization of depression as a major depressive disorder (clinical depression) or depressive symptoms, and by the use of multiple methods of measurement. Knowledge of predictors of depressive symptoms can assist health care providers in the identification of those who are most at risk. Appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and referral are critical, because depressive symptoms have been associated with poorer disease outcomes. Additionally, self-management symptoms can be used to supplement more traditional treatment methods.
Eller
Lucille Sanzero
LS
College of Nursing, Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, 180 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102, USA. eller@rutgers.edu
D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000821:virology; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology