A cross-sectional survey investigating the burden of, and psychosocial factors related to, psychological distress among people living with HIV in central Tanzania

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ID15699754
AuthorsTiffany E Gooden (0000-0002-3905-5477, University of Birmingham, corresponding author), Jacktan Josephat Ruhighira (0000-0002-8228-6895, The University of Dodoma), Zainab Mashombo (The University of Dodoma), Janet Mtenga (The University of Dodoma), Emily Kansigo (Plan International Tanzania), Paul Sarumbo (Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children), Aneth Ngailo (The University of Dodoma), Sheila Greenfield (0000-0002-8796-4114, University of Birmingham), Manaseki-Holland (0000-0001-5827-8855, University of Birmingham), Semira Manaseki-Holland, G Neil Thomas (0000-0002-2777-1847, University of Birmingham), Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar (0000-0002-6816-1279, University of Birmingham), Stephen M Kibusi (0000-0003-3577-4068, The University of Dodoma), Stephen Kibusi, Mkhoi L Mkhoi (0000-0001-9134-9459, The University of Dodoma)
Year2025
Volume14
Issue1
Pages89-89
Publication date2025-12-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2050-7283 • E-ISSN: 2050-7283
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s40359-025-03813-7
PMID41402881
OpenAlexW4417413494
LanguageEN
References cited25

A concerningly high proportion of PLWH are suffering from mild to severe distress which can manifest into depression, anxiety, substance misuse or other mental health conditions. Further investigations are needed to understand the interaction between psychosocial factors and distress and how distress can be prevented and reduced

Distress · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Mental health · Psychological distress · Psychological intervention · Psychosocial · Tanzania · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · HIV Research and Treatment · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

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