Prevalence and factors associated with common mental disorders in young people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Common mental disorders (CMDs) particularly depression and anxiety, are highly comorbid with HIV also in young people living with HIV (YLWH). In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where most YLWH reside, there are limited summary data on CMDs among these youths, yet there are previous systematic reviews summarizing data on CMDs among adults living with HIV. We conducted a systematic literature review on the prevalence and correlates of CMDs among YLWH, aged 10 to 24 years, from SSA.

Methods

We searched African Index Medicus, African Journals Online and five other electronic databases (from database inception up to 31 December 2020) for relevant studies published in English. The key search terms applied were as follows: "Depression OR Anxiety", "Young people", "HIV infecti

SUBMITTER: Too EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8222842 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature