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Risk Factors for Depression Among Middle-Aged to Older People Living With HIV in Lima, Peru
Virgilio E Failoc-Rojas1, Dan Tong Jia2, Marcela Gil-Zacarias3
1Department of Epidemiology, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru.
Summary
Depression risk factors in aging people with HIV (PLWH) in Peru include being female, smoking, and having a prior opportunistic infection. Early identification of at-risk PLWH is crucial for mental health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Mental Health
Background:
- Depression is a significant concern for aging people living with HIV (PLWH) globally.
- Understanding specific risk factors in diverse populations is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify depression risk factors among middle-aged and older PLWH in Lima, Peru.
- To inform early mental health interventions for at-risk individuals.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of PLWH over 40 in Lima, Peru, was assessed.
- The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to screen for depression.
- Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were performed.
Main Results:
- One-quarter of participants reported depression, with higher prevalence in females.
- Female sex, current smoking, and a history of opportunistic infections were significant risk factors for depression.
- Adjusted prevalence ratios indicated increased risk for these factors.
Conclusions:
- Female PLWH, current smokers, and those with prior opportunistic infections face a higher risk of depression.
- Identifying at-risk individuals is critical for timely mental health support.
- This research highlights key demographic and clinical factors associated with depression in this population.
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