Exploring Mediators of a Guided Web-Based Self-Help Intervention for People With HIV and Depressive Symptoms: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is frequently used to treat depressive symptoms in people living with HIV. We developed an internet-based cognitive behavioral intervention for people with HIV and depressive symptoms, which was based on an effective self-help booklet. The Web-based intervention was previously found to be effective.

Objective

The objective of this study was to investigate potential mediators of the Web-based intervention.

Methods

This study was part of a randomized controlled trial, in which the intervention was compared with an attention-only waiting list control condition. Participants were 188 (97 in intervention group and 91 in control group) people with HIV and mild to moderate depressive symptoms recruited in HIV treatment centers in

SUBMITTER: van Luenen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6731054 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature