Depression management and antiretroviral treatment outcome among people living with HIV in Northwest and East regions of Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several interventions have shown benefits in improving mental health problems such as depression which is common in people living with HIV. However, there is a paucity of evidence on the effect of these interventions in improving HIV treatment outcomes. This study aimed at bridging this evidence gap and guiding the integration of depression and HIV management, particularly in rural health settings of Cameroon.

Materials and methods

We carried out a cluster-randomized intervention study targeting persons aged 13 years and above who had been on antiretroviral treatment for 6-9 months. Participants were followed up for 12 months during which those in the intervention group underwent routine screening and management of depression. Comparisons were done using the two-w

SUBMITTER: Ndenkeh JJN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9469586 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature