Folahanmi Akinsolu, Abisola Lawale, Samuel Bankole, Zaniab Adegbite, Ifeoluwa Adewole, Olunike Abodunrin, Mobolaji Olagunju, Oluwabukola Ola, Abel Chukwuemeka, Aisha Gambari, Abideen Salako, Oliver Ezechi
INTRODUCTION: Pregnancy often intensifies psychological vulnerabilities in women living with HIV (WLHIV) due to increased stressors such as health concerns, infant infection risks, and the management of special neonatal needs like prophylactic antiretroviral care. METHODOLOGY: The study was conducted in four HIV treatment centres with participant selection based on the following criteria: an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score of 13 or above, gestational age between 14 to 40 weeks, less than five years of antiretroviral therapy (ART) usage, and history of partner conflict...
September 12, 2023: Research Square