Table 2.

The structure of the group IPT intervention implemented at the ART clinic in Felege-Hiwot Referral Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia

Phases	Sessions	Activities
Pre-group phase	Individual session	• Conducting symptom inventory guided by PHQ-9 items • Exploring links between onset of symptoms and interpersonal problems • Providing hope and help clients to join the IPT group
Initial phase	Session 1	• Facilitate the group members to introduce themselves to each other • General discussion about depressive symptoms and interpersonal problems • Facilitate participants to talk about their symptoms and triggering factors • Set group goals, strategies to solve problems and finalize the session.
Middle phase	Sessions 2–7	• Review symptoms of each participant • Link depressive symptoms to events from the previous week • Encourage participants to contribute problem-solving options • Decision analysis and implement the strategies to achieve the goals • Providing homework for every participant
Termination phase	Session 8	• Evaluate the number and severity of symptoms • Make plans, consider referral or consultation if symptoms persist • Discuss relapse of symptoms and actions to be taken