Background Stigma is associated with health conditions that drive disease burden in low-
and middle-income countries (LMICs), including HIV, tuberculosis, mental health problems …

Background The frequency in which HIV and AIDS and mental health problems co-exist, and
the complex bi-directional relationship between them, highlights the need for effective care …

Background and objective Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors face societal
stigma. The study aims to analyze the association of this stigma with the mental health and …

Background Internalized HIV stigma is a public health concern as it can compromise HIV
prevention, care and treatment. This paper has two aims. First, it highlights the urgent need …

Abstract Background People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) face various day-to-day and long-
term personal, interpersonal, social, physical and psychological challenges as a result of …

Background HIV-related stigma and psychological distress among people living with HIV
(PLHIV) pose a public health challenge in most African countries. This study aims to …

HIV-related stigma and discrimination (S&D) in healthcare settings represents a potent
barrier to achieving global aims to end the HIV epidemic, particularly in Southeast Asia …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a serious public health concern, with
an estimated 38 million people living with HIV (PLHIV). PLHIV are often affected by mental …

Background Published research on depression among people living with HIV/AIDS
(PLWHA) from Africa is increasing, but data from Kenya remains scarce. This cross-sectional …

Background Understanding context-specific determinants of antiretroviral therapy (ART)
adherence is crucial for develo** tailored interventions for improving health outcomes and …