Depression Among PLHIV On ART, Attending Drop-In Centre Run by Positive People Network: A Cross Sectional Study in Surat, India

Background: Mental Health Issues are not adequately addressed when it the comes to burden of non-communicable disorders among PLHIV on ART. often suffer from depression and anxiety during their quest adjust diagnosis face difficulties living with a chronic illness, which permanent cure is yet be discovered. Objective: To assess HIV positive beneficiaries registered Network Surat People Living (NSP+) in Surat. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted 30 ART (NSP+). Becks Depression Inventory applied depression. Results: The mean BDI score male participants 25.6 (± 11.39) that female 23 12), nine were classified as having moderate depression, three severe, 2 extreme Among females four found mild mood disturbance while whereas only one participant (score 53). Pearson’s correlation between CD4 count -0.35. Conclusion: Though majority WHO clinical stage 1, all had borderline or Males lower count, higher proportion OI BDI. Lower severity