@article{ref1,
title="Depression and Suicidal Behaviors Among HIV-Infected Inmates in Lesotho: Prevalence, Associated Factors and a Moderated Mediation Model",
journal="AIDS and behavior",
year="2021",
author="Mahlomaholo, Puseletso Martha and Wang, Huiqi and Xia, Yongfeng and Wang, Yajun and Yang, Xueling and Wang, You",
volume="25",
number="10",
pages="3255-3266",
abstract="Depression and suicidal behaviors are two common psychiatric problems observed among people living with HIV. The situation is worse among HIV-infected inmates. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression and suicidal behaviors among HIV-infected inmates, and to clarify the mechanisms underlying the impact of HIV-related stigma on suicidal behaviors. The data from 402 HIV-infected inmates in Lesotho showed the prevalence of depression and suicidal behaviors was 53.0% and 8.2%. Female and institution maladaptation were risk factors for depression, and the risk factor for suicidal behaviors was non-participation of institution activities. Moreover, HIV-related stigma indirectly increased inmates' suicidal behaviors through elevated depression. Such indirect effect was stronger for inmates with a lower level of meaning in life. These findings indicate more concern should be given to high-risk subgroups, and both depression and meaning in life are intervention targets for suicide prevention among HIV-infected inmates.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1090-7165",
doi="10.1007/s10461-021-03330-9",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10461-021-03330-9"
}