Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Ronald Hershow

Publications

• Research Article
  Factors Associated with Symptoms of Depression among Injection Drug Users Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment in Indonesia
  Author(s): Yi Li, Ronald Hershow, Irwanto, Ignatius Praptoraharjo, Made Setiawan and Judith LevyYi Li, Ronald Hershow, Irwanto, Ignatius Praptoraharjo, Made Setiawan and Judith Levy
  
  Objective: Few studies have examined psychiatric comorbidity among HIV positive injection drug users (IDUs) in resource-limiting settings. We sought to identify key factors associated with symptoms of depression among IDUs receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment in Jakarta and Denpasar, Indonesia. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at five ARV delivery sites in Indonesia. Former IDUs aged 18 years or older having received ARV treatment for at least three months (n=117) were recruited and interviewed faceto- face. A 9-item version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale was used to measure symptoms of depression. A structured questionnaire measured participants’ demographic characteristics, social support and services received, current substance use, and treatment for drug dependency and HIV. Multiple logistic regression was used to calcula.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000303

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