Mental Health and Medication Adherence Among MSM in South Africa
Key facts
- Where
- Johannesburg, Dél-afrikai KöztársaságSee the site
Where in Dél-afrikai Köztársaság
- The Aurum InstituteJohannesburg, Dél-afrikai KöztársaságNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Emory University
- Trial code
- NCT06880172
- Record updated
- 2026. október 8.
- Original description
The goal of this behavioral study is to improve psychological well-being and optimization of HIV prevention and care outcomes for Men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa.Read full original descriptionShow less
Addressing Mental Health and Medication Adherence Among MSM in South Africa
The goal of this behavioral study is to improve psychological well-being and optimization of HIV prevention and care outcomes for Men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa.
Inclusion: Cis-gender male; Reside in the Johannesburg metropolitan area with no plans to relocate during the next 6 months; Current prescription for any ART regimen (HIV-positive participants) or daily oral PrEP (HIV-negative participants) at the POP INN clinic; Self-reported challenges adhering to daily ART (HIV-positive participants) or PrEP (HIV-negative participants); Interested in participating in a group discussion to discuss common mental health problems and medication adherence challenges; Ability to understand and provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Presently engaged in mental health therapy; Participated as an intervention participant in a pilot mental health study (AUR6-8-403); Refuses audio recording of the focus group discussion; Those who score over 20 on the PHQ-9 (i.e., indicating severe depression).