Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa

Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender People in South Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Service Disruptions and Social, Structural, and Relational Correlates

Purpose: We examined how sociodemographic, structural, and violence-related factors and disruptions in HIV services and gender-affirming care (GAC: nonmedical supplies, therapy/counseling, medications/hormones, surgeries) were associated with suicidal ideation and moderate/severe...

An exploration of multilevel factors influencing the uptake of strengthened integrated depression care as part of routine primary health care services in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

In the context of a large treatment gap for depression in South Africa, integration of depression care into routine primary health care (PHC) using task sharing provides a potential strategy to enhance access to mental health care. The aim of this study was to understand multilev...

Trends in advanced HIV disease, treatment interruption, and viraemia in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Abstract Advanced HIV disease (AHD), treatment interruption and viraemia remain key challenges to effectiveness of HIV programmes in South Africa. Understanding the trends of these measures and their variation across geographic regions can inform more targeted and responsive inte...

Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D, calcium, phosphate, and magnesium levels in association with bone mineral density at the hip and lumbar spine in African breastfeeding women: a longitudinal evaluation

The relationship between vitamin D status and serum calcium, phosphate, and magnesium levels, as well as bone mineral density, in African breastfeeding women remains understudied. Bone resorption is essential for maintaining mineral balance when demand for calcium, phosphate, and...