Physical development and mental health in South African perinatally HIV-positive adolescents on antiretroviral therapy and their caregivers with and without household food insecurity

• Main Authors: Sarah Heany (Author), Nicole Phillips (Author), Landon Myer (Author), Heather Zar (Author), Dan Stein (Author), Jacqueline Hoare (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Perinatally acquired HIV-infected (PHIV+) adolescents have shown impairments in neurocognitive function and mental health problems compared with their peers. The contribution of food insecurity to such impairments has not been explored. Objectives: The aim of this report has been to expl...