Lena Skovgaard Andersen

Lena Skovgaard Andersen

Assistant Professor


  1. Detecting Depression in People Living with HIV in South Africa: The Factor Structure and Convergent Validity of the South African Depression Scale (SADS)

    Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Joska, J. A., Magidson, J. F., O’Cleirigh, C., Lee, J. S., Kagee, A., Witten, J. A. & Safren, S. A., 2020, In: AIDS and Behavior. 24, 8, p. 2282-2289 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  2. Published

    Mental health services for HIV/AIDS patients are long overdue

    Andersen, Lena Skovgaard & Seedat, S., 2009, In: South African Medical Journal.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  3. A pilot study of a nurse-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy intervention (Ziphamandla) for adherence and depression in HIV in South Africa

    Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Magidson, J. F., O'Cleirigh, C., Remmert, J. E., Kagee, A., Leaver, M., Stein, D. J., Safren, S. A. & Joska, J., May 2018, In: Journal of Health Psychology. 23, 6, p. 776-787 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Cognitive and Behavioral Contributions to Depression Severity, Quality of Life, and Functioning Among People Living With HIV in South Africa

    Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Stanton, A. M., Magidson, J. F., Joska, J. A., O'Cleirigh, C., Lee, J. S., Kagee, A., Witten, J. A. & Safren, S. A., 2023, In: Behavior therapy. 54, 1, p. 91-100 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Improving Detection of Depression in People Living with HIV: Psychometric Properties of the South African Depression Scale (SADS)

    Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Saal, W., Joska, J. A., Safren, S. A., Bantjes, J., O'Cleirigh, C., Witten, J. A., Lee, J. S. & Kagee, A., 2021, In: AIDS and Behavior. 25, p. 3630–3637 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Gender Moderates Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial for the Khanya Intervention for Substance Use and ART Adherence in HIV Care in South Africa

    Belus, J. M., Joska, J. A., Bronsteyn, Y., Rose, A. L., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Regenauer, K. S., Myers, B., Hahn, J. A., Orrell, C., Safren, S. A. & Magidson, J. F., 2022, In: AIDS and Behavior. 26, p. 3630–3641 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  7. The role of reward and reinforcement in understanding alcohol use among adults living with HIV in South Africa.

    Belus, J. M., Rose, A. L., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Joska, J. A., Myers, B., Regenauer, K. S., Safren, S. A. & Magidson, J. F., 2021, In: Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 35, 4, p. 424–431 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. Adapting a Behavioral Intervention for Alcohol Use and HIV Medication Adherence for Lay Counselor Delivery in Cape Town, South Africa: A Case Series

    Belus, J. M., Rose, A. L., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Ciya, N., Joska, J. A., Myers, B., Safren, S. A. & Magidson, J. F., 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Baseline concussion assessments can identify mental disorders: SCAT-5 and other screening tools in South African club rugby

    Burger, J. W., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard & Joska, J. A., 2023, In: Physician and Sportsmedicine. 51, 5, p. 472-481 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Cognitive performance in a South African cohort of people with HIV and comorbid major depressive disorder

    Dreyer, A. J., Nightingale, S., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Lee, J. S., Gouse, H., Safren, S. A., O'Cleirigh, C., Thomas, K. G. F. & Joska, J., 2022, In: Journal of NeuroVirology. 28, p. 537-551 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Cognitive Differences between Men and Women with HIV: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Dreyer, A. J., Munsami, A., Williams, T., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Nightingale, S., Gouse, H., Joska, J. & Thomas, K. G. F., 2022, In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 37, 2, p. 479–496 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Cognitive Performance, as well as Depression, Alcohol Use, and Gender, predict Anti-Retroviral Therapy Adherence in a South African Cohort of People with HIV and Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder

    Dreyer, A. J., Nightingale, S., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Lee, J. S., Gouse, H., Safren, S. A., O’Cleirigh, C., Thomas, K. G. F. & Joska, J., 2023, In: AIDS and Behavior. p. 2681–2694 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  13. ‘I went back to being myself’: acceptability of a culturally adapted task-shifted cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) treatment for depression (Ziphamandla) for South African HIV care settings

    Everitt-Penhale, B., Kagee, A., Magidson, J. F., Joska, J., Safren, S. A., O’Cleirigh, C., Witten, J., Lee, J. S. & Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, 3 Jul 2019, In: Psychology, Health and Medicine. 24, 6, p. 680-690 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    The Clinical Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Clinic-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for People With HIV, Depression, and Virologic Failure in South Africa

    Gandhi, A. R., Hyle, E. P., Scott, J. A., Lee, J. S., Shebl, F. M., Joska, J. A., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, O'Cleirigh, C., Safren, S. A. & Freedberg, K. A., 2023, In: Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999). 93, 4, p. 333-342 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Strategies to improve the implementation and effectiveness of community-based psychosocial support interventions for displaced, migrant and host community women in Latin America

    Greene, M. C., Wimer, G., Larrea, M., Mejia Jimenez, I., Armijos, A., Angulo, A., Guevara, M. E., Vega, C., Heard, E. W., Demis, L., Benavides, L., Corrales, C., de la Cruz, A., Lopez, M. J., Moyano, A., Murcia, A., Noboa, M. J., Rodriguez, A., Solis, J., Vergara, D. & 5 others, Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Cristobal, M., Wainberg, M., Bonz, A. G. & Tol, Wietse Anton, 2024, In: Global mental health. 11, 14 p., e32.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Evaluating the feasibility of a group psychosocial intervention for migrant and host community women in Ecuador and Panama: protocol for a multi-site feasibility cluster trial

    Greene, M. C., Bonz, A., Cristobal, M., Vega, C., Andersen, L. S., Angulo, A., Armijos, A., Guevara, M. E., Benavides, L., de la Cruz, A., Lopez, M. J., Moyano, A., Murcia, A., Noboa, M. J., Rodriguez, A., Solis, J., Vergara, D., Scharf, J., Dutt, P., Wainberg, M. & 1 others, Tol, Wietse Anton, 2022, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 8, 1, 14 p., 126.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Mixed-methods evaluation of a group psychosocial intervention for refugee, migrant and host community women in Ecuador and Panamá: Results from the Entre Nosotras cluster randomized feasibility trial

    Greene, M. C., Bonz, A. G., Cristobal, M., Angulo, A., Armijos, A., Guevara, M. E., Vega, C., Benavides, L., Corrales, C., De La Cruz, A., Lopez, M. J., Moyano, A., Murcia, A., Noboa, M. J., Rodriguez, A., Solis, J., Vergara, D., Bollman, E. B., Andersen, L. S., Wainberg, M. & 1 others, Tol, Wietse Anton, 2023, In: Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health. 10, 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. A Cascade of Interventions to Promote Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in African Countries

    Jopling, R., Nyamayaro, P., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Kagee, A., Haberer, J. E. & Abas, M. A., Oct 2020, In: Current HIV - AIDS Reports. 17, 5, p. 529-546 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReviewResearchpeer-review

  19. Nurse-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adherence and Depression Among People Living With HIV (the Ziphamandla Study): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

    Joska, J. A., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Smith-Alvarez, R., Magidson, J., Lee, J. S., O'Cleirigh, C. & Safren, S. A., 3 Feb 2020, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 9, 2, e14200.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  20. Correction: Nurse-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adherence and Depression Among People Living With HIV (the Ziphamandla Study): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

    Joska, J. A., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Smith-Alvarez, R., Magidson, J., Lee, J. S., O'Cleirigh, C. & Safren, S. A., 28 Sep 2020, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 9, 9, e24074.

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  21. Published

    “Trajectories of treatment response in a cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention for depression and adherence in persons with HIV in South Africa”

    Joska, J. A., Lee, J. S., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Stanton, A. M., O’ Clereigh, C. & Safren, S., 2023, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 343, p. 136-143 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Psychological flexibility in South Sudanese female refugees in Uganda as a mechanism for change within a guided self-help intervention

    Lakin, D. P., Cooper, S. E., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Brown, F. L., Augustinavicius, J. L. S., Carswell, K., Leku, M., Adaku, A., Au, T., Bryant, R., Garcia-Moreno, C., White, R. G. & Tol, Wietse Anton, 2023, In: Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 91, 1, p. 6-13 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  23. Published
  24. Improving the measurement of food insecurity among people with HIV in South Africa: A psychometric examination

    Lee, J. S., Zopluoglu, C., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Stanton, A. M., Magidson, J. F., Kagee, A., Joska, J. A., O'Cleirigh, C. & Safren, S. A., 2021, In: Public Health Nutrition. 24, 12, p. 3805-3817 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Intersecting Relationships of Psychosocial and Structural Syndemic Problems Among People with HIV in South Africa: Using Network Analysis to Identify Influential Problems

    Lee, J. S., Bainter, S. A., Tsai, A. C., Andersen, Lena Skovgaard, Stanton, A. M., Magidson, J. F., Kagee, A., Joska, J. A., O'Cleirigh, C. & Safren, S. A., 2023, In: AIDS and Behavior. 27, p. 1741–1756 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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