Intimate partner violence, social support, and depression among women living with HIV in Wakiso District, central Uganda: findings from a sequential mixed-methods study

Key Points

• Depression is significantly affected by intimate partner violence in women living with HIV.
• Women reporting high social support showed lower depression levels despite experiencing violence.
• Mixed-methods approach combines quantitative and qualitative data for a comprehensive analysis.
• Findings highlight the importance of social support systems in mitigating depression among vulnerable populations.