Journal article
Mental health challenges and HIV status disclosure among children and adolescents living with HIV in Eastern Uganda
Abstract
Worldwide the prevalence of children and adolescents on antiretroviral therapy is increasing with the advancement in pediatric HIV care. However, this presents unique challenges associated with HIV status disclosure to the child or the adolescent without negatively affecting treatment outcomes. The primary objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of mental health challenges and their association with HIV status disclosure among …
Authors
Kirabira J; Rukundo GZ; Atim L; Obua C; Wakida EK; Atala CE; Akello NE; Byakwaga H; Ashaba S; Zanoni BC
Journal
Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.1038/s41598-025-19261-7
ISSN
2045-2322