The co-occurrence of the SAVA syndemic, depression and anxiety as barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence among Sub-Saharan Africa population groups: A scoping review protocol

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2022

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Public Library of Science

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The scale-up of access to antiretroviral therapy has transformed HIV from an acute, terminal disease to a manageable chronic illness. Yet, sustaining high levels of antiretroviral therapy adherence remain a challenge, especially in the sub-Saharan Africa region which is disproportionately affected by HIV. This protocol proposes a scoping review to explore literature reporting on the antiretroviral therapy adherence levels among people who experience substance abuse and violence (SAVA) syndemics, as well as mood disorders such as anxiety and depression among people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Public health, HIV, Antiretroviral therapy, Africa, Depression, Anxiety

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Delport, A. et al. (2022). The co-occurrence of the SAVA syndemic, depression and anxiety as barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence among Sub-Saharan Africa population groups: A scoping review protocol. PloS one, 17(9), e0274614. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274614

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274614
 http://hdl.handle.net/10566/8007

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Research Articles (School of Public Health)