Mental health and well-being of older adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In this systematic review, we aimed to summarise the empirical evidence on common mental disorders (CMDs), cognitive impairment, frailty and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among people living with HIV aged ≥50 years (PLWH50 +) residing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Specifically, we document the prevalence and correlates of these outcomes.

Design, data sources and eligibility criteria

The following online databases were systematically searched: PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase and Scopus up to January 2021. English-language publications on depression, anxiety, cognitive function, frailty and quality of life among PLWH50+ residing in SSA were included.

Data extraction and synthesis

We extracted information, including study characteristics and main findi

SUBMITTER: Mwangala PN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8461287 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature