Understanding mental health and cognitive issues in people living with HIV in Uganda

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What this research studies

This research investigates the mental health disorders, particularly depression and neurocognitive impairment, that affect individuals living with HIV in Uganda, despite their treatment with antiretroviral therapy. It aims to explore the unique psychosocial factors contributing to these mental health issues in a low-income setting, where common confounding factors seen in wealthier countries are less prevalent. By employing a novel framework that recognizes the diversity of mental health conditions, the study will analyze behavioral phenotypes and their functional consequences. The findings could lead to better-targeted interventions for mental health in this population.

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Where this research is happening

• Johns Hopkins University
  Baltimore, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Rubin, Leah Helane — Johns Hopkins University
• Study coordinator: Rubin, Leah Helane

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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