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Africa
 

Angola

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
  Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), depression, alcohol use and HIV/AIDS risk behaviors among
Angolan soldiers
Bing E., Cheng K., Ortiz D., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Cameroon
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The International HIV Dementia Scale is a useful screening tool for HIV-associated dementia/cognitive
impairment in HIV-infected adults in Yaoundé-Cameroon.
 Njamnshi AK, Djientcheu Vde P, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008 Dec 1;49(4):393-7.
 Abstract

Kenya

            Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Treating HIV/AIDS triggered community depression and dysfuctional disability in Africa
Ndogoni L., Hector J.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Nigeria

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Depressive symptoms in HIV-positive patients in AIDSRelief-supported ART sites in Nigeria
 V. Enejoh Aromeh, M. Okeke, D. Akpenna, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

Prevalence and factors associated with depression in HIV/AIDS patients at Aminu Kano teaching
hospital, Nigeria
Gadanya M., Shehu S.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Tanzania

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Depression and suicidal ideation among HIV clinic attendees in Moshi, Tanzania
Adams J.L., Thielman N.M., Rhamadhani H.O., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
South Africa

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Identifying the nature and prevalence of personality disorders in MSM attending a mental health service at a mens' health clinic in Cape Town, South Africa, with the view to developing appropriate interventions aimed at reducing high-risk behaviours, and
K. Stoloff, J. Joska, D. Feast, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract


Internalized AIDS stigma, AIDS discrimination, and depression among men and women living with
HIV/AIDS, Cape Town, South Africa
Simbayi L.C., Strebel A., Cloete A., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Connections between depression and HIV risk behaviour among young men in the rural Eastern
Cape province of South Africa
Jama N., Jewkes R., Dunkle K.,et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Uganda
 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Depression in the Pathway of HIV Antiretroviral Effects on Sexual Risk Behavior Among Patients in Uganda.
 Wagner GJ, Ghosh-Dastidar B, Holloway IW,  et al
AIDS Behav. 2011 Oct 11
 Abstract

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Effect of sexual relationship power on depression in a sample of Ugandan women living with HIV/AIDS
S.D. Weiser, A.C. Tsai, J. Senkugu, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
Asia
 
China

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Relationship of depression and condom use with clients among female sex workers in China
Hong Y., Li X., Fang X., rt al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
India

            Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Study of depression and its associated factors among women living with HIV/AIDS in coastal South India
 B. Unnikrishnan, J. Ramapuram, S. Hegde, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

Fatalism, depression, & suicide among injecting drug users in Delhi: the failure of
traditional awareness programs
Samson L., Sarin E., Kumar S., Sweat M.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Taiwan
 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Identification of psychiatric disorders among human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals in Taiwan,
a nine-year nationwide population-based study.
Chen MH, Su TP, Chen TJ,  et al
AIDS Care. 2012 Apr 23.
Abstract

Viet Nam

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Mental health distress among HIV-infected male drug users and female sex partners in Vietnam
B. Duchesne, O. Franchi, P. Dao Thai Thi
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
Europe
 
Denmark
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Changes in depression in a cohort of Danish HIV-positive individuals:
time for routine screening.
 Rodkjaer L, Laursen T, Christensen NB, et al
Sex Health. 2011 Jun;8(2):214-21.
 Abstract

Depression in patients with HIV is under-diagnosed: a cross-sectional study in Denmark.
 Rodkjaer L, Laursen T, Balle N, Sodemann M.
HIV Med. 2009 Ju
 
Italy
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POSTER
Mental health in long-term HIV infection patients assessed with MMPI-2
P. Pierro, A. Palummieri, I. Mulieri, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract     Poster
 

Portugal
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POSTER
Depression and quality of life of HIV-infected women older than 50 years
M. Pereira, M.C. Canavarro
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract     Poster
Spain
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Depression and health related quality of life among HIV-infected people.
 Briongos-Figuero LS, Bachiller-Luque P,  et al
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2011 Aug;15(8):855-62.
 Abstract

United Kingdom

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV testing in dementia: clinical, ethical and patient safety implications.
 Collier A, Ghosh S, Dowie A, et al
Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2008 Sep;69(9):500-3.
 Abstract

 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POSTER
 Are we routinely screening for mental health problems in HIV-infected people at baseline?
A study from a district general hospital in the UK
P. Thayaparan, T. Balachandran(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract
 
Latin America/Caribbean
 
Brazil

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Anxiety and Depression Symptoms as Risk Factors for Non-adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Brazil.
Campos LN, Guimarães MD, Remien RH.
AIDS Behav. 2008 Jul 22.
Abstract
 
Honduras

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Depression: a co-morbidity affecting HIV/AIDS patients in Honduras
Howell S., Stidham D., Mendez C.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Mexico

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Prevention of suicide for depression in patients with HIV/AIDS
Barrios Nuñez J., Solis Cano F.J., Feregrino Goyos M.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Puerto Rico

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POSTER
Internalized HIV/AIDS stigma and depressive symptomatology among Puerto Ricans with HIV
A. Santos, N. Varas-Diaz
(6th IAS Conference)
Poster     Abstract
Middle East
 
Iran

           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Effect of rational-emotive behavioral therapy on resilience and mental health in HIV-positive women
who have high risk sexual behaviors and use drugs
S. Alizadeh
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
North America
 
Canada
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Mastery and Coping Moderate the Negative Effect of Acute and Chronic Stressors on
Mental Health-Related Quality of Life in HIV [Canada]
 Gibson K, Rueda S, Rourke SB, et al
 AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2011 Apr 14
 Abstract


           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
( Comparing differences in self-reported quality of life measures across various treatment regimens in a cohort
of HAART-experienced individuals in British Columbia, Canada
J.I. Forrest, W. Michelow, W. Zhang, et al
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

Quality of life and depression among South Asian people with HIV/AIDS in urban Toronto,
Ontario
Khan R., Opal S., Khan M., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 

Links between HIV and depression: the experience of Canadian Aboriginal people living with
HIV
Prentice T., Cain R., Jackson R., et al
 )XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Formal and informal responses to depression among Aboriginal people living with HIV in
Canada
Jackson R., Cain R., Collins E., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Depression and cultures: the experience of Aboriginal people living with HIV in Canada
Cain R., Jackson R., Mill J.,et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
United States

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Mental Health: A Focus on Stress, Coping, and Mental Illness as it Relates to Treatment Retention, Adherence, and Other Health Outcomes.
Blashill AJ, Perry N, Safren SA.
 Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2011 Aug 6.
 Abstract

The impact of mental health and traumatic life experiences on antiretroviral treatment outcomes
for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Pence BW.
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2009 Jan 18.
Abstract
 
Mental Health Considerations in Secondary HIV Prevention.
 Grossman CI, Gordon CM.  
AIDS Behav. 2008 Dec 5
 Abstract
 
Depression Symptoms and Treatment Among HIV Infected and Uninfected Veterans.
 Sueoka K, Goulet JL, Fiellin DA, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2008 Jul 22.
Abstract
 
A model of integrated primary care for HIV-positive patients with underlying substance
use and mental illness.
 Zaller N, Gillani FS, Rich JD. et al
AIDS Care. 2007 Oct;19(9):1128-33.
 Abstract
 
Psychiatric co-morbidity in vulnerable populations receiving primary care for HIV/AIDS.
 Israelski DM, Prentiss DE, Lubega S, et al
AIDS Care. 2007 Feb;19(2):220-5.
 Abstract

Needs for Services Reported by Adults With Severe Mental Illness and HIV.
 Young AS, Sullivan G, Bogart LM, et al
Psychiatr Serv. 2005 Jan;56(1):99-101
 Abstract
 

A Cross-Lagged Model of Psychiatric Problems and Health-Related Quality of Life
Among a National Sample of HIV-Positive Adults.
 Orlando M, Tucker JS, Sherbourne CD, Burnam MA.
 Med Care. 2005 Jan;43(1):21-27.
 Abstract
 
The HIV Epidemic Among Individuals with Mental Illness in the United States.
 Weiser SD, Wolfe WR, Bangsberg DR.
Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2004 Oct;6(5):404-410.
Abstract
 
Depressive Symptoms and AIDS-Related Mortality Among a Multisite Cohort of HIV-
Positive Women.
 Cook JA, Grey D, Burke J, et al.
Am J Public Health. 2004 Jul;94(7):1133-40.
 Abstract
 
Depression in people living with HIV/AIDS attending primary care and outpatient clinics.
 Komiti A, Judd F, Grech P, et al
Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2003 Feb;37(1):70-7 
Abstract

Psychological Adjustment, Substance Use, HIV Knowledge, and Risky Sexual
Behavior in At-Risk Minority Females: Developmental Differences During
Adolescence.
 Bachanas PJ, Morris MK, Lewis-Gess JK, et al.
 J Pediatr Psychol 2002 Jun;27(4):373-84
 Abstract
 
Psychiatric disorders and drug use among human immunodeficiency virus-infected adults
in the United States.
 Bing EG, Burnam MA, Longshore D, et al.
 Arch Gen Psychiatry 2001 Aug;58(8):721-8
 Abstract
 
The prevalence of distress in persons with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
 Cohen M, Hoffman RG, Cromwell C. et al.
 Psychosomatics 2002 Jan-Feb;43(1):10-5
 Abstract
 
Chronic sorrow in the HIV-positive patient: issues of race, gender, and social support.
 Lichtenstein B, Laska MK, Clair JM.
AIDS Patient Care STDS 2002 Jan;16(1):27-38
Abstract
 
           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
The impact of trauma and emotion dysregulation on sexual risk behavior differs by sex among adults living with HIV
C. Kamen, S. Lee, F. Alhadi, et al
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract


Understanding Associations between Serious Mental Illness and HIV among Veterans: A
National Multivariate Analysis
 S Himelhoch,  JF McCarthy, , D Ganoczy,  et al
(134 APHA Annual Meeting)
 Abstract
 
Depression and immune health in relation to compassionate love among adults in care for
HIV infection
Zierler S., Pearlman D., Stein M.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Spirituality as a resource in the mental health treatment of HIV-positive adults with
depression
Shelton S., Stepleman L.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Declines in dietary intake in persons with HIV infection after the onset of depression: a
longitudinal analysis from the nutrition for healthy living study
Isaac R., Jacobson D., Wanke C., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Depression onset is associated with poorer HAART adherence: a longitudinal analysis from
the nutrition for healthy living (NFHL) study
Kacanek D., Jacobson D.L., Spiegelman D.L., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Depression, coping, and neurohormonal predictors of HIV disease progression over 4 years in a
diverse sample
Ironson G., O'Cleirigh C., Kumar M., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
History of depression, but not schizophrenia or manic episodes, is associated with early ART
discontinuation among the HIV+ homeless and marginally housed
Riley E.D., Guzman D., Weiser S.D
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

The Impact of Depression on HIV Care in a Community-Based Ryan White Clinic
 K. RAWLINGS, R. CALDERON, S. CASEY-BAILEY, et al
(45 ICAAC)
 Abstract
 

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