Interventions to improve antiretroviral therapy adherence among adolescents and youth in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review 2015–2019

LK Reif, EJ Abrams, S Arpadi, B Elul, ML McNairy… - AIDS and Behavior, 2020 - Springer
Adolescents and youth living with HIV have poorer antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence
and viral suppression outcomes than all other age groups. Effective interventions promoting …

Risky behaviours and their correlates among adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

M Zgambo, FW Kalembo, BC Mbakaya - Reproductive health, 2018 - Springer
Background Adolescents living with HIV (ALWHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa encounter multiple
health problems that are often unrecognised by the public and the healthcare workforce. The …

Experiences and effects of HIV-related stigma among youth living with HIV/AIDS in Western Uganda: A photovoice study

E Kimera, S Vindevogel, D Reynaert, KM Justice… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
HIV-related stigma has been identified as a significant stressor affecting Quality of Life of
Youth Living With HIV/AIDS (YLWHA). Gaining a contextualized understanding of how this …

Factors associated with viral non-suppression among adolescents living with HIV in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

K Chhim, G Mburu, S Tuot, R Sopha, V Khol… - AIDS research and …, 2018 - Springer
Background Adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART) have worse
treatment adherence, viral suppression, and mortality rates compared to adults. This study …

Internalized HIV stigma, bullying, major depressive disorder, and high-risk suicidality among HIV-positive adolescents in rural Uganda

S Ashaba, C Cooper-Vince, S Maling… - Global Mental …, 2018 - cambridge.org
Background. Studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa suggest a high prevalence of
depression and suicidality among adolescents living with HIV (ALWH). This is an important …

Challenges and support for quality of life of youths living with HIV/AIDS in schools and larger community in East Africa: a systematic review

E Kimera, S Vindevogel, J De Maeyer, D Reynaert… - Systematic reviews, 2019 - Springer
Background Youths living with HIV/AIDS (YLWHA) experience innumerable challenges
within schools and the larger community. Nonetheless, these environments are potential …

Examining the Relationship between HIV-Related Stigma and the Health and Wellbeing of children and adolescents living with HIV: a systematic review

A Robinson, A Cooney, C Fassbender… - AIDS and Behavior, 2023 - Springer
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affects millions of people globally. The associated
stigma remains a challenge for individuals living with HIV and children and adolescents face …

Experiences and perceptions of youth living with HIV in Western Uganda on school attendance: barriers and facilitators

E Kimera, S Vindevogel, MJ Kintu, J Rubaihayo… - BMC public health, 2020 - Springer
Background The globally recognized socio-economic benefits of education have stirred
many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa like Uganda to promote universal access to schooling …

Health‐related needs reported by adolescents living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy in sub‐Saharan Africa: a systematic literature review

A Ferry, J Seeley, HA Weiss… - African Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Introduction: Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) have
specific health needs that can be challenging to deliver. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is home …

Optimizing linkage to care and initiation and retention on treatment of adolescents with newly diagnosed HIV infection

EC Ruria, R Masaba, J Kose, G Woelk, E Mwangi… - Aids, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Objective: Unsuccessful linkage to care and treatment increases adolescent HIV-related
morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated the effect of a novel adolescent and youth Red …