Implementation and Effectiveness of a Psychosocial Intervention Among Registered People Living With HIV(HIV Patients) at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Islamabad Pakistan.

"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

Inclusion criteria

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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).