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A recent study conducted by the University of Miami focused on Black women living with HIV (BWLWH) and the challenges they face in terms of medication adherence and mental health. The study developed an intervention called STEP-AD (Striving Towards Empowerment and Medication Adherence) based on cognitive behavioral therapy and culturally congruent coping to address these issues. The pilot randomized control trial found that BWLWH who participated in STEP-AD had higher antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, lower likelihood of being clinically diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and borderline significance on higher CD4 count compared to those who received enhanced treatment as usual. These findings suggest the preliminary efficacy of STEP-AD in improving ART adherence, mental health, and immune function for BWLWH. [Extracted from the article] |
