Using a Syndemics Framework to Understand How Substance Use Contributes to Morbidity and Mortality among People Living with HIV in Africa: A Call to Action

Using a Syndemics Framework to Understand How Substance Use Contributes to Morbidity and Mortality among People Living with HIV in Africa: A Call to Action

Substance use is increasing throughout Africa, with the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and other substance use varying regionally. Concurrently, sub-Saharan Africa bears the world’s largest HIV burden, with 71% of people living with HIV (PWH) living in Africa. Problematic alcohol, tobacco...

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Main Authors: Peprah, E., Myers-Franchi, Bronwyn, Kengne, A.P., Peer, N., El-Shahawy, O., Ojo, T., Mukasa, B., Ezechi, O., Iwelunmor, J., Ryan, N., Sakho, F., Patena, J., Gyamfi, J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2022
Subjects:
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Environmental Sciences
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Environmental Sciences & Ecology
substance use
people living with HIV (PWH)
Africa
syndemics
SOUTH-AFRICA
ABUSE TREATMENT
USE DISORDERS
ALCOHOL-USE
CAPE-TOWN
USE DRUGS
HEALTH
STRESS
INFLAMMATION
MECHANISMS
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88960

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