This pilot study will individually randomize 105 adolescents living with HIV 1:1:1 to standard of care, adapted intervention, or enhanced intervention. The intervention is called the Friendship Bench Intervention is a counseling intervention for depression and engagement in HIV care.
Age range
13 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Recruitment Rate (Intervention Feasibility)
Timeframe: Baseline
Number of participants retained in the study (Intervention Feasibility)
Timeframe: 12 months
Proportion of sessions attended (Intervention Feasibility)
Timeframe: 12 Months
Number of sessions meeting Fidelity Threshold (Intervention Fidelity)
Timeframe: 12 Months
Overall Satisfaction among Participants (Intervention Acceptability)
Timeframe: 12 Months