The expansion of access to ART has the potential to greatly benefit the physical, social and economic well being of individuals and households, as well as produce unintended negative consequences with regard to increased risk behavior and social disruption which can compromise its effectiveness. Drawing on Social Cognitive Theory, the proposed 4-year study will examine (1) how depression influences multiple health outcomes of patients and their households including economic output, household constellation, children's school attendance, and sexual risk behaviors, both directly and as a moderator of impact of ART;and (2) the impact of antidepressant treatment in mitigating the negative consequences of depression on these health outcomes in the context of ART scale-up in Uganda. The study will consist of two phases. In Phase 1, semi- structured qualitative interviews with ART patients, clinic providers, administrators, and support service organizations will be used to explore (1) the impact of HIV and ART on patients'physical, mental, social, economic and sexual health;(2) how mental health and depression influence these ART outcomes;and (3) attitudes towards and acceptability of depression treatment and antidepressants. Findings will help develop and refine hypotheses and measures for use in Phase 2. In Phase 2, patients entering HIV care and starting ART will be followed for 12 months in a longitudinal prospective cohort study. Those diagnosed with depression will be offered antidepressant treatment. Data from our two other just-funded observational cohort studies of ART and non-ART patients in Uganda, which include a subgroup of patients who are depressed but not receiving depression treatment, will provide important additional comparative data for evaluating the effects of depression and antidepressant therapy. These findings could provide critical information for the development of interventions and public health policy aimed at maximizing the benefits of ART in limiting HIV transmission and the social and economic consequences of the epidemic in the developing world, including the prioritization of improved diagnosis and treatment of depression.

Public Health Relevance

This study is important to public health as its findings could provide critical information for the development of interventions and public health policy aimed at maximizing the benefits of ART in limiting HIV transmission and the social and economic consequences of the epidemic in the developing world, including the prioritization of improved diagnosis and treatment of depression.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01MH083568-04
Application #
8196899
Study Section
Behavioral and Social Consequences of HIV/AIDS Study Section (BSCH)
Program Officer
Grossman, Cynthia I
Project Start
2008-12-11
Project End
2013-11-30
Budget Start
2011-12-01
Budget End
2013-11-30
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2012
Total Cost
$404,702
Indirect Cost
$165,840
Name
Rand Corporation
Department
Type
DUNS #
006914071
City
Santa Monica
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90401
Wagner, Glenn J; Ghosh-Dastidar, Bonnie; Robinson, Eric et al. (2017) Effects of Depression Alleviation on Work Productivity and Income Among HIV Patients in Uganda. Int J Behav Med 24:628-633
Wagner, Glenn J; Slaughter, Mary; Ghosh-Dastidar, Bonnie (2017) Depression at Treatment Initiation Predicts HIV Antiretroviral Adherence in Uganda. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care 16:91-97
Wagner, Glenn J; Ghosh-Dastidar, Bonnie; Slaughter, Mary Ellen (2015) Engagement in HIV Prevention Advocacy Associated with Increased Consistent Condom Use Among HIV Clients in Uganda. AIDS Behav 19:1150-6
Ngo, Victoria K; Wagner, Glenn J; Nakasujja, Noeline et al. (2015) Effectiveness of antidepressants and predictors of treatment response for depressed HIV patients in Uganda. Int J STD AIDS 26:998-1006
Wagner, Glenn J; Ghosh-Dastidar, Bonnie; Slaughter, Mary et al. (2014) The role of depression in work-related outcomes of HIV treatment in Uganda. Int J Behav Med 21:946-55
Wagner, Glenn J; Ghosh-Dastidar, Bonnie; Slaughter, Mary Ellen et al. (2014) Changes in condom use during the first year of HIV treatment in Uganda and the relationship to depression. Ann Behav Med 48:175-83
Wagner, Glenn J; Ngo, Victoria K; Nakasujja, Noeline et al. (2014) Impact of antidepressant therapy on cognitive aspects of work, condom use, and psychosocial well-being among HIV clients in Uganda. Int J Psychiatry Med 48:155-66
Musisi, Seggane; Wagner, Glenn J; Ghosh-Dastidar, Bonnie et al. (2014) Depression and sexual risk behaviour among clients about to start HIV antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. Int J STD AIDS 25:130-7
Wagner, Glenn J; Wanyenze, Rhoda (2013) Fertility Desires and Intentions and the Relationship to Consistent Condom Use and Provider Communication Regarding Childbearing Among HIV Clients in Uganda. ISRN Infect Dis 2013:
Ngo, Victoria K; Wagner, Glenn J; Huynh, Alexis et al. (2013) A qualitative analysis of the effects of depression and antidepressants on physical and work functioning among antiretroviral therapy clients in Uganda. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care 12:414-22

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