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Research Paper | Medical Science | Albania | Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022

Risk Factors for Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV-Infected Patients

Dr. Sadik Aliko | Arjan Harxhi ^[12]

Abstract: Depression in people living with HIV (PLWH) has become an urgent issue and has attracted the attention of both physicians and epidemiologists. Currently, 39% of HIV patients are reported to suffer from depression. This population is more likely to experience worsening disease states and, thus, poorer health outcomes. In this study, we analyzed research growth and current understandings of depression among HIV-infected individuals. Research landscapes related to this research field include risk behaviors and attributable causes of depression in HIV population, effects of depression on health outcomes of PLWH, and interventions and health services for these particular subjects. We identified a lack of empirical studies in countries where PLWH face a high risk of depression, and a modest level of interest in biomedical research. By demonstrating these research patterns, highlighting the research gaps and putting forward implications, this study provides a basis for future studies and interventions in addressing the critical issue of HIV epidemics.

Keywords: HIV, dementia, International HIV Dementia Scale

Edition: Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022,

Pages: 62 - 64