Table 2 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Study had to be published in English (between January 1992 and August 2020)

Study did not consider any systematic reviews and meta-analysis

Study had to have the sample constitute of people living with HIV as the main condition

Study did not consider any qualitative research

Study had to document HIV-related stigma as a factor associated with social support, alcohol use disorders, and common and serious mental disorders e.g., depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation

Study had to have multivariable analysis as analytic methods