biostudies-literatureKizito SNIMH NIH HHSNational Institute of Mental Health907-913https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10653347biostudies-literatureUnknown48(11)<h4>Objective</h4>We examine the preliminary impact of group-cognitive behavioral therapy (G-CBT) versus a family-strengthening intervention delivered via multiple family group (MFG) in improving ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Uganda.<h4>Methods</h4>We analyzed data from a pilot cluster-randomized trial (2020-2022) conducted in 9 clinics in Uganda among 89 participants, who were eligible out of the 147 ALHIV screened. Participants were eligible if they were aged 10-14 years, HIV positive, taking ART, and living with a family. Adolescents were randomized, at the clinic level, to receive the usual care (n = 29), MFG (n = 34), or G-CBT (n = 26). The interventions were delivered over 3 months. Overall, the mean percentage attendance for the 10 G-CBT and MFG sessionsJournal of pediatric psychologyEnhancing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Adolescents Living With HIV Through Group-Based Therapeutic Approaches in Uganda: Findings From a Pilot Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.PMC10653347R25 MH118935R25 MH067127R21 MH121141R21MH121141Ssewamala FMKizito SNabunya PfalseEnhancing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Adolescents Living With HIV Through Group-Based Therapeutic Approaches in Uganda: Findings From a Pilot Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.<h4>Objective</h4>We examine the preliminary impact of group-cognitive behavioral therapy (G-CBT) versus a family-strengthening intervention delivered via multiple family group (MFG) in improving ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Uganda.<h4>Methods</h4>We analyzed data from a pilot cluster-randomized trial (2020-2022) conducted in 9 clinics in Uganda among 89 participants, who were eligible out of the 147 ALHIV screened. Participants were eligible if they were aged 10-14 years, HIV positive, taking ART, and living with a family. Adolescents were randomized, at the clinic level, to receive the usual care (n = 29), MFG (n = 34), or G-CBT (n = 26). The interventions were delivered over 3 months. Overall, the mean percentage attendance for the 10 G-CBT and MFG sessions2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Nov2026-04-14T03:11:51.809Z2025-04-06T14:22:46.098ZS-EPMC106533473793553110.1093/jpepsy/jsad081