Table 1.
Intervention description of interventions for young people living with HIV
| Country | Theoretical approach | Intervention type and duration | Target group and transmission type (vertical/horizontal) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed methods | ||||
| Snyder et al. (2014) (Hlanganani) | South Africa | Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Bandura's social cognitive theory of self-efficacy | Support groups 3 sessions over 11 months 120 min per session |
16–24 years Diagnosis up to 12 months prior Unknown |
| Bhana et al. (2014) (VUKA) | South Africa | Psychosocial support | Family-based programme with caregiver 10 sessions over 3 months |
10–14 years Enrolled at HIV care at hospital Aware of his/her HIV status Vertically acquired HIV |
| Quantitative | ||||
| Lightfoot et al. (2007) | Uganda | CBT | One-on-one with nurses 18 sessions |
14–21 years Unknown |
| Senyonyi et al. (2012) | Uganda | CBT | Group counselling Recurring weekly sessions 80 min per session |
12–18 years Vertically acquired HIV |
| Qualitative | ||||
| Mupambireyi et al. (2014) | Zimbabwe | Psychosocial support | Support groups Meet once a week |
11–13 years Knowledge of HIV status for at least 6 months prior Vertically acquired HIV |
| Parker et al. (2013) | DRC | Psychosocial support | Support group with trusted person 6 sessions over a period of 6 weeks 90 min per session |
15–24 Aware of his/her HIV status Agree to Focus Group Discussions following session 2 and 6 Agree to attending the entire intervention Unknown |