HIV-related stressors and psychological functioning among adolescents living with perinatal HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Findings highlight the critical role of HIV-related stigma in shaping APH mental health. Addressing stigma among APHs and caregivers through targeted interventions may improve psychological outcomes. Future research should explore self-esteem as a protective factor and validate depression scales for APHs in SSA.
Authors
- Thabani Nyoni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0100-6258)
- Wendy Auslander (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0767-9090)
Institutions
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- Washington University in St. Louis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1593387
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82
Funders
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development