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Advancing Social Work, Public Health & Social Policy Menu Academics Master of Social Work Master of Public Health Master of Social Policy Dual Degrees 3-2 Programs PhD in Social Work PhD in Public Health Sciences AIBDA Certificate Global Opportunities Field Education Faculty &＃038; Research Faculty Professors of Practice Research Professors Teaching Professors, Senior Lecturers &＃038; Scholars Visiting &＃038; Adjunct Emeritus Faculty Research Centers Faculty Recruitment Resources &＃038; Initiatives Professional Development Clark-Fox Policy Institute Community Partnerships Field Instructor Resources Driving Equity 2030 Open Classroom Advanced Learning Certificates Grand Challenges for Social Work News Most Recent News Alumni Students Social Work Practicum Public Health Policy Faculty Research Community Engagement Diversity Global Life at Brown Admitted Student Resources Life at Brown School Our Facilities Student Support Student Groups & Events Student Body Profile Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Career Engagement International Student Support Brown School Library Student Blog St. Louis Region Washington University Apply About Driving Equity 2030 Events Alumni Contact Us Group-Based Interventions Potentially Address HIV Stigma Among Adolescents Living with Virus  3/22/2024 Global; Research; Social Work Share this Story: Nabunya Group-based interventions have the potential to address HIV-related stigma among adolescents living with the virus, finds a recent study from researchers at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and Makerere University in Uganda. HIV stigma is a major barrier to all aspects of the HIV care continuum. However, few HIV stigma reduction interventions exist, especially those targeting adolescents. To address these gaps, a research group led by Proscovia Nabunya, an assistant professor at the Brown School, pilot tested the Suubi4Stigma cluster randomized clinical trial, to address stigma and improve treatment adherence among adolescents with HIV in Uganda. The study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, recruited 89 adolescent-caregiver pairs from nine HIV health clinics. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three study arms: receive usual care, group-cognitive behavioral therapy (G-CBT), or a family strengthening intervention delivered via multiple family group (MFG-FS). These interventions spanned three months, with data collected at baseline, three and six-months post intervention initiation. Study findings published in the AIDS and Behavior journal indicate that the study was highly feasible and acceptable by both adolescents and their caregivers, with a retention rate of 94%. Across study arms, session attendance and fidelity of the interventions was high, exceeding 85%, and participants rated highly their satisfaction with the interventions. In addition, the study examined the preliminary impact of the interventions on HIV stigma, adolescents’ mental health and treatment adherence. Findings published in the Journal of Pediatrics indicate that compared to the usual care arm, participants in the MFG-FS arm reported lower levels of internalized stigma and depressive symptoms. On the other hand, participants in the G-CBT arm reported lower levels of anticipated stigma and improved self-concept over time. Both interventions enhanced treatment adherence. &＃8220;These preliminary findings underscore the importance of bringing adolescents and families together in a group setting to help facilitate peer support, shared experiences and enhance interpersonal and coping skills,&＃8221; Nabunya said. &＃8220;With this compelling evidence, the next step will be to test the efficacy of these interventions in a larger trial,&＃8221; she added. Learn more about the Suubi4Stigma study and other studies conducted by the International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD), here, or contact Mathias Ssemanda at [email protected]. You may also enjoy: Edmond Anticipates Key Role for Social Workers in Psychedelic Assisted TherapyRead this story Effectively Communicating with Local Policymakers About Health PolicyRead this story Quick Links: Apply About Brown School Contact Us Directions Academic Professional Integrity Policy Native Land Acknowledgement wustl.edu Keep Up with Our Latest News, Research and Insights: Support the Campaign: to Grow. to Lead. to Change. --> Founded in 1925, the George Warren Brown School was named with a generous gift from Betty Bofinger Brown in memory of her late husband. Copyright 2024 by Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis Washington University  •  One Brookings Drive   •  St. Louis, MO 63130