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Stigma and discrimination faced by adolescents living with HIV and experiencing depression in Malawi

202417 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Malawi

Abstract

This study systematically describes the stigmatization process faced by ALWH and experiencing depressive symptoms in Malawi. Notably, HIV stigma continues to disrupt HIV care and detrimentally impacts mental health during adolescent development. Further studies focused specifically on stigma are needed to better characterize this process and identify additional resilience factors. Investment in stigma-reduction interventions for ALWH is needed to avert poor mental health and HIV outcomes.

Research topics

  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

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DOI: 10.1186/s44263-024-00072-3

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