African born women living with HIV in the United States: unmet needs and opportunities for intervention

AIDS Care
B O OjikutuLaura M Bogart

Abstract

Africa born (immigrant) women comprise a disproportionate number of Black women living with HIV in the United States. Though they are at risk for mental health disorders, including psychological distress and depression, little is known about their experience with these important predictors of quality of life, retention in care and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. In this qualitative study, we used constructivist grounded theory to explore the psychosocial and mental health challenges of African born women living with HIV in Boston and New York City. We conducted one-on-one semi-structured interviews with 45 women. Major themes contributing to psychological distress and depressive symptoms included (1) pre-immigration HIV-related stigma; (2) persistent HIV-related stigma post-immigration, (3) undocumented immigration status, (4) economic insecurity, and (5) intimate partner violence (IPV). Many participants described ongoing depressive symptoms or histories of depressive episodes. Yet, most had not been formally diagnosed or treated for depression. Prayer, consultation with faith leadership, and support groups were described most frequently as useful interventions. Future research should explore these thematic areas among a ...Continue Reading

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