A randomized clinical trial of a group cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce alcohol use among human immunodeficiency virus-infected outpatients in western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Culturally relevant and feasible interventions are needed to address limited professional resources in sub-Saharan Africa for behaviorally treating the dual epidemics of HIV and alcohol use disorder. This study tested the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention to reduce alcohol use among HIV-infected outpatients in Eldoret, Kenya.

Design

Randomized clinical trial.

Setting

A large HIV outpatient clinic in Eldoret, Kenya, affiliated with the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare collaboration.

Participants

A total of 614 HIV-infected outpatients [312 CBT; 302 healthy life-styles (HL); 48.5% male; mean age: 38.9 years; mean education 7.7 years] who reported a minimum of hazardous or binge drinking.

Intervention

SUBMITTER: Papas RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7671944 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature