A5026589913- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
University of Zimbabwe
2015-2016
<h3>Importance</h3> Depression and anxiety are common mental disorders globally but rarely recognized or treated in low-income settings. Task-shifting of health care to lay workers (LHWs) might decrease the treatment gap. <h3>Objective</h3> To evaluate effectiveness a culturally adapted psychological intervention for delivered by LHWs primary care. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> Cluster randomized clinical trial with 6 months' follow-up conducted from September 1, 2014, May 25, 2015,...
Abstract Objective To document the lived experiences of people with both poor mental health and suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy in high HIV prevalence settings. Methods In‐depth qualitative interviews were conducted 47 (female = 31) ‐positive adults who scored above cut‐point on a locally validated scale for common disorders (CMDs). Purposive sampling was used recruit participants evidence adherence. Six additional key informant 6) healthcare workers. Data collected analysed...
Few evidence-based interventions to improve adherence antiretroviral therapy have been adapted for use in Africa. We selected, culturally and tested the feasibility of a cognitive-behavioural intervention delivery clinic setting Harare, Zimbabwe. The was evaluated using mixed-methods assessment, including ratings provider fidelity delivery, qualitative assessments individual semi-structured interviews with counsellors (n=4) patients (n=15). feasible acceptable when administered 42 resulted...