HIV Engagement and Adolescent Depression Support (HEADS-UP)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
105 participants
Jul 6, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This pilot study will individually randomize 105 adolescents living with HIV 1:1:1 to standard of care, adapted intervention, or enhanced intervention. The intervention is called the Friendship Bench Intervention is a counseling intervention for depression and engagement in HIV care.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- age 13-18
- diagnosed with HIV (vertically or horizontally)
- scored ≥ 13 on the self-reported and previously used BDI-II
- living in the clinic's catchment area with intention to remain for \> 1 year
- willing to provide consent (age 18 or 16-17 years old and married (emancipated minors per Malawi law) or assent with parental consent (age 13-17)
Exclusion Criteria1
- Less than 13 or greater than 18 years of age
Interventions
Participants randomized to this arm will received enhanced standard of care.
Participants randomized to this arm will receive the Adapted Friendship Bench protocol delivered by a trained counselor.
Participants randomized to this arm will receive the Enhanced Friendship Bench protocol delivered by a trained counselor and a peer supporter.
Locations(5)
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NCT06173544