Implementation and Effectiveness of a Psychosocial Intervention Among Registered PLHIV at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Islamabad Pakistan.
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 128
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- "Implementation and Effectiveness of a Psychosocial Intervention Among Registered PLHIV at PIMS Islamabad Pakistan
Study Overview
Brief Summary
"Implementation and Effectiveness of a Psychosocial Intervention Among Registered PLHIV at PIMS Islamabad Pakistan." The study aims to evaluate the impact of a structured psychosocial intervention on the mental health and well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV) registered at PIMS.
Study Highlights:
- Participants: Registered PLHIV receiving care at PIMS.
- Data Tools: Standardized measures (e.g., DASS-21, WHO-5 Well-Being Index).
- Design: Randomized Control Trial (RCT) with intervention and control groups, including pre- and post-intervention assessments.
- Ethical Approval: Approved by Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Pakistan Islamabad's Ethical Review Board
Detailed Description
"Implementation and Effectiveness of a Psychosocial Intervention Among Registered PLHIV at PIMS Islamabad Pakistan" The study aims to evaluate the impact of a structured psychosocial intervention on the mental health and well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV) registered at PIMS.
Study Highlights:
- Participants: Registered PLHIV receiving care at PIMS.
- Data Tools: Standardized measures (e.g., DASS-21, WHO-5 Well-Being Index).
- Design: Randomized Control Trial (RCT) with intervention and control groups, including pre- and post-intervention assessments.
- Ethical Approval: Approved by Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Pakistan Islamabad's Ethical Review Board
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •1:PLHIV who are registered at HIV Treatment Centre at PIMS Islamabad.
- •2:PLHIV who are registered and visiting for regular follow up
- •3:Participants willing to provide written informed consent.(Acceptance or willing of participants)
Exclusion Criteria
- •1:PLHIV who are registered, but with other co morbidities like TB, Hepatitis BC, Cardiac issues etc.
- •2:PLHIV who are registered and admitted due to severe any co morbidities.
- •3:PLHIV who are registered and are already involved in other studies
- •4:PLHIV who are registered and have history of receiving any psychosocial support or counseling before this study.
- •5:Participants not willing to provide written informed consent.(Refusal of participants).
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
"Implementation and Effectiveness of a Psychosocial Intervention Among Registered PLHIV at PIMS Islamabad Pakistan
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 6 months.
Measure changes in mental health indicators like depression, anxiety, and stress levels using validated scale (Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale 21). Minimum value is 0 and Maximum value is 3.Higher scores means a worse outcome.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Dr Israr khan
Principal Investigator
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences