Depression among HIV-positive individuals in Botswana: a behavioral surveillance.
This study examined incidence of depression in HIV-positive individuals in Botswana. One hundred and twenty HIV-positive individuals were administered a measure of daily activities and two measures of depression. Twenty four to 38% were diagnosed with depression, suicidal ideation ranged from 9 to 12%, with a positive correlation between scores on the two depression measures. Depression was associated with greater impairment in activities of daily living, especially the ability to take medication. These instruments can diagnose depression in persons living with HIV in developing countries, which will help to target those at risk for poor adherence, and will enable better allocation of limited resources.
Lawler
Kathy
K
Center for AIDS Research, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. kathy.lawler@uphs.upenn.edu
Mosepele
Mosepele
M
Seloilwe
Esther
E
Ratcliffe
Sarah
S
Steele
Katherine
K
Nthobatsang
Rudo
R
Steenhoff
Andrew
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D001902:Botswana / Q000453:epidemiology; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011203:Poverty; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D055815:Young Adult