Depression Among HIV-Positive Individuals in Botswana: A Behavioral Surveillance
Depression Among HIV-Positive Individuals in Botswana: A Behavioral Surveillance
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DOI：
10.1007/s10461-009-9622-2
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发表时间：
2011-01-01
影响因子：
4.4
通讯作者：
Steenhoff, Andrew
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作者：
Lawler, Kathy;Mosepele, Mosepele;Steenhoff, Andrew
这项研究调查了博茨瓦纳艾滋病毒阳性者中抑郁症的发病率。120名艾滋病毒阳性者接受了一项日常活动测量和两项抑郁测量。24%至38%被诊断为抑郁症，自杀意念的范围从9%至12%，与两个抑郁症的措施得分之间呈正相关。抑郁症与日常生活活动的严重损害有关，特别是服药的能力。这些工具可以诊断发展中国家艾滋病毒感染者的抑郁症，这将有助于针对那些有可能不遵守规定的人，并将能够更好地分配有限的资源。
This study examined incidence of depression in HIV-positive individuals in Botswana. One hundred and twenty HIV-positive individuals were administered a measure of daily activities and two measures of depression. Twenty four to 38% were diagnosed with depression, suicidal ideation ranged from 9 to 12%, with a positive correlation between scores on the two depression measures. Depression was associated with greater impairment in activities of daily living, especially the ability to take medication. These instruments can diagnose depression in persons living with HIV in developing countries, which will help to target those at risk for poor adherence, and will enable better allocation of limited resources.