Citation

Rukundo GZ, Mishara B, Kinyanda E. Trop. Doct. 2016; 46(4): 211-215.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0049475515623110

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

There is a paucity of data on the prevalence of suicidality in HIV/AIDS, and associated psychological factors in sub-Saharan Africa, shown to be high in Uganda. Yet, the region accounts for over 70% of the world HIV burden. Our study used a cross-sectional survey of 226 HIV-positive (HIV+) adults and adolescents (aged 15-17 years) in Mbarara, Uganda. The relationship between suicidality and depressed mood, anxiety symptoms, state anger, self-esteem, trait anger and hopelessness was examined; anger was the predominant factor in suicidality, suggesting that anger management could potentially lower the prevalence of suicidality.

Language: en