Depressive symptoms among people with HIV/AIDS in Northwest Ethiopia: comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this study was to compare depressive symptoms among people with HIV/AIDS and the general population sample. We also assessed the factors associated with depressive symptoms.

Design

A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted.

Settings

Antiretroviral therapy clinics in three primary healthcare facilities and semi-urban area in Northwest Ethiopia.

Participants

A total of 1115 participants (558 people with HIV/AIDS and 557 comparison group) aged 18 years and above were recruited. A total of 1026 participants (530 people with HIV/AIDS and 496 comparison group) completed the interview. We excluded people with known HIV-positive status from the comparison group.

Outcome measure

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to

SUBMITTER: Mekonen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8252867 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature