Biopsychosocial approach to understanding predictors of depressive symptoms among men who have sex with men living with HIV in Selangor, Malaysia: A mixed methods study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder reported among patients living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), resulting from the intricate combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. Biopsychosocial factors can significantly impact the psychological well-being of men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV through social stigma, access and compliance to care, economic insecurity, relationship difficulties, and risky behavior. Compared to MSM without HIV, MSM living with HIV were more likely to be depressed. Despite specific vulnerabilities and health needs, MSM living with HIV remain understudied and underserved in Malaysia owing to legal, ethical, and social challenges.

Objective

This is merely a published protocol, not the find

SUBMITTER: Mohamad Fisal ZA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10237489 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature