Implementation Science for Eliminating HIV Among Adolescents in High-Burden African Countries: Findings and Lessons Learned from the Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Implementation Science Alliance (AHISA) DOI Creative Commons
Susan Vorkoper,

Nadia A. Sam‐Agudu,

Linda‐Gail Bekker

и другие.

AIDS and Behavior, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 27(S1), С. 3 - 6

Опубликована: Март 25, 2023

Eliminating adolescent HIV in high-burden African countries depends on the success of implementing evidence-based interventions to reduce transmission and improve treatment outcomes. The Adolescent Prevention Treatment Implementation Science Alliance (AHISA) takes a collaborative approach addressing key challenges identifying developing new areas investigation advance agenda. This special supplement represents collective learning related implementation science context continuum care from multiple countries. Specifically, this series describes current academic landscape science, such as methodological use utility measures frameworks; addresses timely topics innovative technologies for study adaptations global COVID-19 pandemic; explores opportunities enhance adolescent-responsive approaches prevention using science.

Язык: Английский

Integrating a mental health intervention into PrEP services for South African young women: a human‐centred implementation research approach to intervention development DOI Creative Commons
Jennifer Velloza,

Nomhle Ndimande‐Khoza,

Lisa Mills

и другие.

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 27(S1)

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024

Abstract Introduction Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who may benefit from HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) face high levels of common mental disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety). Common can reduce PrEP adherence increase risk, yet health interventions have not been well‐integrated into delivery. Methods We conducted a four‐phase human‐centred design process, December 2020 to April 2022, understand challenges among AGYW in Johannesburg, South Africa barriers integrated services. In the “Discover” phase, we in‐depth interviews with key informants (KIs) Johannesburg. rapid qualitative analysis, informed by Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), identify facilitators services mapped potential implementation strategies. “Design” “Build” phases, stakeholder workshops iteratively adapt an evidence‐based intervention, Friendship Bench, refine strategies African delivery settings. “Test” piloted our adapted Bench package. Results Interviews 70 Discover phase participants (48 AGYW, 22 KIs) revealed importance AGYW. Interviewees described around CFIR domains: intervention characteristics “opening up”); outer Johannesburg setting community stigma); inner clinic judgemental healthcare providers); counsellors training gaps); process need demand creation). The Design Build included 13 15 KIs. related quality accessibility public‐sector services, lay counsellor training, education creation activities were prioritized. This led 12 adaptations specification 10 that acceptable feasible initial pilot testing three Conclusions Using approach, identified determinants solutions integrating within centred stakeholders’ perspectives, enabling development

Язык: Английский

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Assessing the impact of a community-based psychodrama intervention on mental health promotion of adolescents and young adults in Mozambique: A mixed-methods study DOI Creative Commons
Roberto Benoni,

Chiara Malesani,

Anna Sartorello

и другие.

Journal of Global Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14

Опубликована: Июль 25, 2024

While mental health is an emerging issue in low-income countries, its promotion remains poor, with little context-oriented evidence available. Here we aimed to assess the impact and acceptability/feasibility of a community-based psychodrama intervention involving both adolescents young adults (AYA) living HIV (AYALHIV) without (AYAHIV-).

Язык: Английский

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Study protocol for Sauti ya Vijana (The Voice of Youth): A hybrid-type 1 randomized trial to evaluate effectiveness and implementation of a mental health and life skills intervention to improve health outcomes for Tanzanian youth living with HIV DOI Creative Commons
Getrud Joseph Mollel,

Eunice Ketang’enyi,

Lilian Komba

и другие.

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(8), С. e0305471 - e0305471

Опубликована: Авг. 26, 2024

Objective Young people living with HIV (YPLWH) experience increased morbidity and mortality compared to all other age groups. Adolescence brings unique challenges related sexual reproductive health, the elevated importance of peer groups, often, emerging symptoms emotional distress. Failure address this life stage for YPLWH can lead worse mental health outcomes. Herein lies protocol a hybrid-type-1 effectiveness-implementation trial designed evaluate skills intervention that aims these needs in Tanzania. Methods This is an individually randomized group-treatment effectiveness Sauti ya Vijana (SYV: The Voice Youth) toward improving viral suppression (HIV RNA <400 copies/mL) outcomes assess implementation including acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, cost-effectiveness manualized intervention. being conducted across four geographically distinct regions Peer group leaders (PGL) lived deliver 10-session group-based two individual sessions during which participants describe their disclosure narrative (when they learned live HIV) value-based goal setting. Caregiver or chosen supportive adults are encouraged attend specific youth. Participants 10–24 years age, prescribed antiretroviral therapy at least 6 months, fully aware status, able commit session attendance, understand meaningfully contribute sessions. Participant study visits occur 5 time points evaluation: baseline, 4-, 6-, 12-, 18-months post baseline. A single booster before 12-month visit. Study adverse childhood events, interpersonal violence, resilience, stigma, knowledge, substance use, relationships, ART adherence, RNA. Implementation feasibility acceptability through notes, focus discussion groups qualitative interviews. Fidelity measured using fidelity checklists by PGL observer each session. Cost calculated incremental ratio utilizes patient cost questionnaire financial records costs. Significance Few interventions have demonstrated effectiveness. Results from will provide information about peer-led delivering low-income settings. Trial identifier registered clinicaltrials.gov NCT05374109 .

Язык: Английский

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Evaluation of the Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection on the Mental Health and Quality of life of Children and Adolescents DOI Open Access
Makhtar BA El Hadji,

Fall Khadim,

Kane Awa

и другие.

Annals of Psychiatry and Treatment, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(1), С. 043 - 047

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Introduction: HIV infection has been identified as a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children adolescents. The vulnerabilities Children Adolescents Living with (CAHIV) are multiple. Stigmatization or self-stigmatization may also be present. To our knowledge, no local study yet looked at the mental health these CAHIV. authors’ aim was to assess impact on quality life CAHIV followed unit. Methodology: We conducted mixed-method, cross-sectional, descriptive study. It took place from September 30, 2021, January 31, 2022. concerned adolescents living 1, aged 7 12 years, regularly care unit Centre Hospitalier National des Enfants Albert Royer. Results: 20 were included, girls 8 boys. sex ratio (M/F) 0.66. mean age 10.6 extremes years. 13 (65%) orphans, including 5 (25%) double maternal three paternal orphans. had diffuse dermatoses. memory complaints concentration problems. Sleepiness most prevalent psychosomatic symptom. present 50% 3 (15%) suffered mild depression according Hamilton Depression Scale. 17 (85%) anxiety Anxiety Conclusion: raises many psychopathological issues Their diagnosis management essential improve therapeutic compliance reduce antiretroviral treatment failure.

Язык: Английский

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Implementation Science for Eliminating HIV Among Adolescents in High-Burden African Countries: Findings and Lessons Learned from the Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Implementation Science Alliance (AHISA) DOI Creative Commons
Susan Vorkoper,

Nadia A. Sam‐Agudu,

Linda‐Gail Bekker

и другие.

AIDS and Behavior, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 27(S1), С. 3 - 6

Опубликована: Март 25, 2023

Eliminating adolescent HIV in high-burden African countries depends on the success of implementing evidence-based interventions to reduce transmission and improve treatment outcomes. The Adolescent Prevention Treatment Implementation Science Alliance (AHISA) takes a collaborative approach addressing key challenges identifying developing new areas investigation advance agenda. This special supplement represents collective learning related implementation science context continuum care from multiple countries. Specifically, this series describes current academic landscape science, such as methodological use utility measures frameworks; addresses timely topics innovative technologies for study adaptations global COVID-19 pandemic; explores opportunities enhance adolescent-responsive approaches prevention using science.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0