| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| AIDS | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| VIDDA | Structural violence, immigration, diabetes, depression, interpersonal abuse |
| HPA | Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal |
| GBD | Global Burden of Disease Study |
| DALY | Disability-Adjusted Life Years |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| SDH | Social Determinants of Health |
| NCDs | Non-communicable diseases |
| PCC | Population, Concept, and Context |
| JBI | Joanna Briggs Institute |