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Fig. 2 | Conflict and Health

Fig. 2

From: A scoping review of the associations between mental health and factors related to HIV acquisition and disease progression in conflict-affected populations

Fig. 2

Relationship Between Mental Health & HIV in Conflict Settings. This figure illustrates a framework of the relationship between mental health and HIV serostatus and HIV-related outcomes among conflict-affected populations, based on this review and existing literature. The outside blue panel presents existing knowledge of factors in conflict-affected settings. HIV prevalence could increase or decrease in conflict-settings through various mechanisms [13]. Multiple factors contribute to increased risk for poor mental health in conflict-affected settings. Additional factors adversely affect conflict-affected populations. The inside box presents the relationship between mental health and HIV-related outcomes. HIV can physiologically, psychologically, and socially increase risk for mental health disorders. Health status (being HIV-positive and lower CD4 count) is associated with poor mental health. Poor mental health can influence HIV risk exposures (sexual risk behaviors and STIs). Surviving sexual assault is associated with poor mental health and HIV-related outcomes. Demographic factors can influence each relationship

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