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HIV-Mental Illness Stigma Reduction and Outcomes in Malawi

Enrolling By InvitationNA

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

Conditions: Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, HIV, Health Condition Stigma

Interventions: Stigma Reduction Counseling

Countries: Malawi

The overall aim of this study is to assess the acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, and effectiveness of a depression treatment intervention augmented with counseling to address stigma. Using a multiple-baseline design, 200 depressed adults living with HIV will be enrolled in the trial. Participant surveys and abstracted clinical data related to HIV and depression care will assess the effectiveness of the intervention.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Living with HIV and receiving ART at Salima or Mulanje District Hospital
* Adult (18+ years)
* Elevated depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 Score ≥5)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women
* Severe mental or physical illness

Locations (2)

Mulanje, Malawi
Salima, Malawi