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Danielle F Nestadt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10–13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including m...
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10-13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including mental health, youth behavior, HIV treatment knowledge, stigma, communication, and adherence to medication. VUKA shows promise as a Family-based mental and HIV prevention Program for HIV + preadolescents and which could be delivered by trained lay staff.
Arvin Bhana - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Adapting Evidence-Based Interventions to Meet the Needs of Adolescents Growing Up with HIV in South Africa: The VUKA Case Example
Global Social Welfare, 2014Co-Authors: Claude Ann Mellins, Danielle Nestadt, Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Sally John, Latoya SmallAbstract:The VUKA Family Program is one of the only evidence-based interventions to promote positive psychosocial outcomes in South African HIV-infected pre- and early adolescents and their families. In this paper, we discuss the collaborative process by which a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, counselors, and artists/educators and families adapted and developed VUKA for this population using community-based participatory research methods. We describe the intervention and explore lessons learned that may be applicable across contexts related to international collaboration and adapting evidence-based interventions so that they are likely to be acceptable, feasible, and effective in a given setting and country context.
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10–13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including m...
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10-13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including mental health, youth behavior, HIV treatment knowledge, stigma, communication, and adherence to medication. VUKA shows promise as a Family-based mental and HIV prevention Program for HIV + preadolescents and which could be delivered by trained lay staff.
Inge Petersen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Adapting Evidence-Based Interventions to Meet the Needs of Adolescents Growing Up with HIV in South Africa: The VUKA Case Example
Global Social Welfare, 2014Co-Authors: Claude Ann Mellins, Danielle Nestadt, Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Sally John, Latoya SmallAbstract:The VUKA Family Program is one of the only evidence-based interventions to promote positive psychosocial outcomes in South African HIV-infected pre- and early adolescents and their families. In this paper, we discuss the collaborative process by which a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, counselors, and artists/educators and families adapted and developed VUKA for this population using community-based participatory research methods. We describe the intervention and explore lessons learned that may be applicable across contexts related to international collaboration and adapting evidence-based interventions so that they are likely to be acceptable, feasible, and effective in a given setting and country context.
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10–13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including m...
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10-13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including mental health, youth behavior, HIV treatment knowledge, stigma, communication, and adherence to medication. VUKA shows promise as a Family-based mental and HIV prevention Program for HIV + preadolescents and which could be delivered by trained lay staff.
Elaine J. Abrams - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Adapting Evidence-Based Interventions to Meet the Needs of Adolescents Growing Up with HIV in South Africa: The VUKA Case Example
Global Social Welfare, 2014Co-Authors: Claude Ann Mellins, Danielle Nestadt, Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Sally John, Latoya SmallAbstract:The VUKA Family Program is one of the only evidence-based interventions to promote positive psychosocial outcomes in South African HIV-infected pre- and early adolescents and their families. In this paper, we discuss the collaborative process by which a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, counselors, and artists/educators and families adapted and developed VUKA for this population using community-based participatory research methods. We describe the intervention and explore lessons learned that may be applicable across contexts related to international collaboration and adapting evidence-based interventions so that they are likely to be acceptable, feasible, and effective in a given setting and country context.
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10–13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including m...
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10-13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including mental health, youth behavior, HIV treatment knowledge, stigma, communication, and adherence to medication. VUKA shows promise as a Family-based mental and HIV prevention Program for HIV + preadolescents and which could be delivered by trained lay staff.
Stacey Alicea - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Adapting Evidence-Based Interventions to Meet the Needs of Adolescents Growing Up with HIV in South Africa: The VUKA Case Example
Global Social Welfare, 2014Co-Authors: Claude Ann Mellins, Danielle Nestadt, Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Sally John, Latoya SmallAbstract:The VUKA Family Program is one of the only evidence-based interventions to promote positive psychosocial outcomes in South African HIV-infected pre- and early adolescents and their families. In this paper, we discuss the collaborative process by which a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, counselors, and artists/educators and families adapted and developed VUKA for this population using community-based participatory research methods. We describe the intervention and explore lessons learned that may be applicable across contexts related to international collaboration and adapting evidence-based interventions so that they are likely to be acceptable, feasible, and effective in a given setting and country context.
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10–13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including m...
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the vuka Family Program piloting a Family based psychosocial intervention to promote health and mental health among hiv infected early adolescents in south africa
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2014Co-Authors: Arvin Bhana, Inge Petersen, Elaine J. Abrams, Stacey Alicea, Helga Holst, Nonhlahla Myeza, Claude A Mellins, S John, Meera Chhagan, Danielle F NestadtAbstract:An increasing number of adolescents born with HIV in South Africa are on antiretroviral treatment and have to confront complex issues related to coping with a chronic, stigmatizing and transmittable illness. Very few evidence-based mental health and health promotion Programs for this population exist in South Africa. This study builds on a previous collaboratively designed and developmentally timed Family-based intervention for early adolescents (CHAMP). The study uses community-based participatory approach as part of formative research to evaluate a pilot randomized control trial at two hospitals. The paper reports on the development, feasibility, and acceptability of the VUKA Family-based Program and its short-term impact on a range of psychosocial variables for HIV + preadolescents and their caregivers. A 10-session intervention of approximately 3-month duration was delivered to 65 preadolescents aged 10-13 years and their families. VUKA participants were noted to improve on all dimensions, including mental health, youth behavior, HIV treatment knowledge, stigma, communication, and adherence to medication. VUKA shows promise as a Family-based mental and HIV prevention Program for HIV + preadolescents and which could be delivered by trained lay staff.
