Background
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), diabetes, depressive disorder, depressive symptoms, MDD, depression, hypertension
HYPERTENSION
Mental health conditions affect approximately one billion people around the globe [Individuals with chronic health conditions – such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), diabetes, and hypertension – are more likely to be affected by mental health conditions [Common forms of behavioral therapy that address MDD in high HIV burden settings include Problem-Solving Therapy [Nevertheless, these therapeutic approaches have limited consideration for social-ecological factors likely to shape everyday environments – particularly household dynamics [Malawi represents a model collectivist setting for examining the interplay of household dynamics, mental health, and well-being. The country has one of the highest HIV incidence rates in the world [This study aimed to investigate the household dynamics of adults living with MDD and other chronic health conditions (predominately HIV) in rural Malawi. Specifically, we investigated the prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms and depressive disorder among household members of individuals with MDD and other chronic health conditions. The study is part of a randomized controlled trial that introduced and evaluated an evidence-based model of depression care at integrated chronic care clinic (IC3) facilities [