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Improving the health and mental health of people living with HIV/AIDS: 12-month assessment of a behavioral intervention in Thailand

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  • Li, L.
  • Lee, S.-J.
  • Jiraphongsa, C.
  • Khumtong, S.
  • Iamsirithaworn, S.
  • Thammawijaya, P.
  • Rotheram-Borus, M.J.

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Objectives. We examined findings from a randomized controlled intervention trial designed to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV in Thailand. Methods. A total of 507 people living with HIV were recruited from 4 district hospitals in northern and northeastern Thailand and were randomized to an intervention group (n=260) or a standard care group (n=247). Computer-assisted personal interviews were administered at baseline and at 6 and 12 months. Results. At baseline, the characteristics of participants in the intervention and standard care conditions were comparable. The mixed-effects models used to assess the impact of the intervention revealed signi?cant improvements in general health (B=2.51; P=.001) and mental health (B=1.57; P=.02) among participants in the intervention condition over 12 months and declines among those in the standard care condition. Conclusions. Our results demonstrate that a behavioral intervention was successful in improving the quality of life of people living with HIV. Such interventions must be performed in a systematic, collaborative manner to ensure their cultural relevance, sustainability, and overall success.

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  • Li, L. & Lee, S.-J. & Jiraphongsa, C. & Khumtong, S. & Iamsirithaworn, S. & Thammawijaya, P. & Rotheram-Borus, M.J., 2010. "Improving the health and mental health of people living with HIV/AIDS: 12-month assessment of a behavioral intervention in Thailand," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(12), pages 2418-2425.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.185462_8
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.185462
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    1. Smith Fawzi, Mary C. & Eustache, Eddy & Oswald, Catherine & Louis, Ermaze & Surkan, Pamela J. & Scanlan, Fiona & Hook, Sarah & Mancuso, Anna & Mukherjee, Joia S., 2012. "Psychosocial support intervention for HIV-affected families in Haiti: Implications for programs and policies for orphans and vulnerable children," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 74(10), pages 1494-1503.
    2. Li, Li & Ji, Guoping & Liang, Li-Jung & Ding, Yingying & Tian, Junru & Xiao, Yongkang, 2011. "A multilevel intervention for HIV-affected families in China: Together for Empowerment Activities (TEA)," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 73(8), pages 1214-1221.

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