Suubi-Mhealth: A Mobile Health Intervention to Address Depression Among Youth
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The overall goal of this study is to develop an mHealth intervention (Suubi-Mhealth) for use among Ugandan youth (14-17 years) with comorbid HIV and depression, taking into account their unique contextual, cultural, and developmental needs. This digital therapy intervention delivered via a mobile application, will utilize the core tenets of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) found to improve depression and ART adherence.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 14-17 years * HIV positive and aware of their status i.e., disclosed to * Prescribed antiretroviral therapy * Living within a family, including with extended family members (not in institutions) * Health care providers who work with youth at participating clinics who agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * A significant cognitive impairment that interferes with the participant's understanding of the informed consent process, or inability/unwillingness to commit to completing the study