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Association between serotonin transporter gene polymorphisms and increased suicidal risk among HIV positive patients in Uganda.
BMC genetics - 25 Jul 2017
Kalungi Allan, Seedat Soraya, Hemmings Sian M J, van der Merwe Lize, Joloba Moses L, Nanteza Ann, Nakassujja Noeline, Birabwa Harriet, Serwanga Jennifer, Kaleebu Pontiano, Kinyanda Eugene
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are at an increased risk of suicide. Increased suicidal risk is a predictor of future attempted and completed suicides and has been associated with poor quality of life and poor adherence with antiretroviral therapy. Clinical risk factors have low predictive value for suicide, hence the interest in potential neurobiological correlates and specific heritable markers...
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