Depression and anxiety among people living with HIV and key populations at risk for HIV in the Eastern European and Central Asian region: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This scoping review aimed to map the literature on depression and anxiety among people living with HIV and key populations in the Eastern European and Central Asian (EECA) region. The review assessed the burden of these disorders, identified inconsistencies in measurement approaches and highlighted gaps to inform future research and policy efforts.

Design

A scoping review was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley's framework, involving a systematic search, screening and synthesis of published and grey literature in EECA Data sources: a comprehensive search was performed across five databases (CINAHL, PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science and PsycINFO) between July 2023 and February 2024. Additional sources were identified through Google Scholar and hand searches of refere

SUBMITTER: Pashalishvili M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314948 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature