Enhancing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents living with HIV through group-based therapeutic approaches in Uganda: findings from a pilot cluster …

S Kizito, P Nabunya… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Objective We examine the preliminary impact of group-cognitive behavioral therapy (G-CBT)
versus a family-strengthening intervention delivered via multiple family group (MFG) in …

Psychosocial assessments for HIV+ African adolescents: establishing construct validity and exploring under-appreciated correlates of adherence

ED Lowenthal, TC Marukutira, J Chapman, K Mokete… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Study Objectives Psychosocial factors such as outcome expectancy, perceived stigma, socio-
emotional support, consideration of future consequences, and psychological reactance …

Growing up HIV-positive in Uganda:“psychological immunodeficiency”? A qualitative study

BL Knizek, J Mugisha, J Osafo, E Kinyanda - BMC psychology, 2017 - Springer
Background This study is part of a longitudinal study among children and adolescents with
HIV in both urban and rural Uganda:'Mental health among HIV infected CHildren and …

Effectiveness of a peer-led adolescent mental health intervention on HIV virological suppression and mental health in Zimbabwe: protocol of a cluster-randomised trial

S Chinoda, A Mutsinze, V Simms… - Global Mental …, 2020 - cambridge.org
BackgroundAdolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) experience a high burden of mental health
disorder which is a barrier to antiretroviral therapy adherence. In Zimbabwe, trained …

Living situation affects adherence to combination antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected adolescents in Rwanda: a qualitative study

PR Mutwa, JI Van Nuil, B Asiimwe-Kateera, E Kestelyn… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Adherence to combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) is vital for HIV-infected
adolescents for survival and quality of life. However, this age group faces many challenges …

The role of family factors in antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence self-efficacy among HIV-infected adolescents in southern Uganda

P Nabunya, OS Bahar, B Chen, D Dvalishvili… - BMC public health, 2020 - Springer
Background Adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa are a vulnerable group at the
intersection of poverty and health disparities. The family is a vital microsystem that provides …

A qualitative exploration of the mental health and psychosocial contexts of HIV-positive adolescents in Tanzania

MK Ramaiya, KA Sullivan, K O'Donnell… - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Although 85% of HIV-positive adolescents reside in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about
the psychosocial and mental health factors affecting their daily well-being. Identifying these …

Community beliefs, HIV stigma, and depression among adolescents living with HIV in rural Uganda

S Ashaba, CE Cooper-Vince… - African journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The availability of and increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly
reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV. As a result, perinatally infected …

A peer adherence support intervention to improve the antiretroviral treatment outcomes of HIV patients in South Africa: the moderating role of family dynamics

E Wouters, C Masquillier, K Ponnet… - Social Science & …, 2014 - Elsevier
Given the severe shortage of human resources in the healthcare sector in many countries
with high HIV prevalence, community-based peer adherence support is being increasingly …

A qualitative exploration of the psychosocial factors affecting antiretroviral therapy adherence among HIV infected young adults in Eastern Uganda

E Twekambe, J Epuitai, EK Kawala, V Namanya… - medRxiv, 2023 - medrxiv.org
Background The use of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in management and prevention of
HIV/AIDS epidemic is a globally accepted strategy. In Uganda, despite the efforts to increase …