Factors Contributing to Depressive Disorder among Patients with Retroviral Disease

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Major depressive disorder (MDD) increases further morbidity and mortality of patients with retroviral disease (RVD) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MDD and its contributing factors among them. Depressive symptoms were screened using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), and MDD was diagnosed with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). Of the total 210 RVD patients, 27(12.9%) had MDD. The contributing factors for MDD include amphetamine-type stimulants use, social support system, and CD4 count. Interventions for RVD patients should include counselling for those abusing drugs, increasing support system and adherence to treatment.

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Journal

Title: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal

Abbreviated Title: E-BPJ

Publisher: e-IPH Ltd.

ISSN (Electronic): 2398-4287

Publication date Created: July 01 2020

Publication date (Electronic): July 01 2020

Volume: 5

Issue: 14

Pages: 83-89

Article

DOI: 10.21834/ebpj.v5i14.2336

SO-VID: acba7599-5133-40d4-97a1-6f6a157529be

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ScienceOpen disciplines: Psychology,Urban design & Planning,Urban studies,General behavioral science,Cultural studies

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