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A recent study conducted in Lima, Peru, aimed to identify risk factors for depression among middle-aged and older people living with HIV (PLWH). The study found that depression is prevalent among aging PLWH, with higher rates in females. Risk factors for depression included female sex, current smoking, and prior opportunistic infection. The researchers emphasized the importance of identifying PLWH at risk for depression in order to provide early mental health interventions. [Extracted from the article] |