Mental health disorders and determinants among adolescents living with HIV: a first national estimation in Togo (The MIND-HIV study), 2025 - Summary - MDSpire

Mental health disorders and determinants among adolescents living with HIV: a first national estimation in Togo (The MIND-HIV study), 2025

  • By

  • Sonia Kanekatoua

  • Arnold Junior Sadio

  • Fifonsi Adjidossi Gbeasor-Komlanvi

  • Saliou Salifou

  • Latifou Assikpa

  • Aboubakar Issa

  • Zakillatou Adam

  • Komlan Mawuko Gbetogbe

  • Damega Wenkourama

  • Charfoundine Affo

  • Adjévi Awoussi

  • Eddy Yehouenou

  • René Aklesso Kpeguie

  • Jean Marie Atsou Alley

  • Vincent Palokinam Pitche

  • Didier Koumavi Ekouevi

  • Simliwa Kolou Dassa

  • Anoumou Claver Dagnra

  • October 22, 2025

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Objective:

To provide a national estimate of mental health disorders and their associated factors among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Togo, highlighting the significance of addressing these gaps.

Key Findings:
  • Depression prevalence among ALHIV in Togo is currently undocumented, necessitating this study.
  • Adolescents with chronic diseases, including HIV, are at a higher risk of developing mental health disorders, with studies indicating rates as high as 45.8%.
  • Existing literature indicates that female adolescents are particularly vulnerable to depression, with rates often exceeding those of their male counterparts.
Interpretation:

The study aims to fill a critical gap in understanding the mental health challenges faced by ALHIV in Togo, which is essential for developing targeted interventions and improving health policies.

Limitations:
  • The study relies on self-reported data, which may be subject to bias and affect the reliability of findings.
  • The sample may not fully represent all ALHIV in Togo due to potential non-response or data inaccessibility.
Conclusion:

This study is a crucial step towards understanding and addressing the mental health needs of adolescents living with HIV in Togo, paving the way for improved care strategies and better health outcomes.

Original Source(s)

Mental health disorders and determinants among adolescents living with HIV: a first national estimation in Togo (The MIND-HIV study), 2025

  • by Sonia Kanekatoua, Arnold Junior Sadio, Fifonsi Adjidossi Gbeasor-Komlanvi, Saliou Salifou, Latifou Assikpa, Aboubakar Issa, Zakillatou Adam, Komlan Mawuko Gbetogbe, Damega Wenkourama, Charfoundine Affo, Adjévi Awoussi, Eddy Yehouenou, René Aklesso Kpeguie, Jean Marie Atsou Alley, Vincent Palokinam Pitche, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi, Simliwa Kolou Dassa, Anoumou Claver Dagnra

  • October 22, 2025

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