In this systematic review and meta-analysis we investigated the effectiveness of different psychosocial treatments for people living with HIV (PLWH) and mental health problems. Additionally, characteristics that may influence the effectiveness of a treatment (e.g., treatment duration) were studied. PubMed, PsycINFO and Embase were searched for randomized controlled trials on psychosocial interventions for PLWH. Depression, anxiety, quality of life, and psychological well-being were investigated as treatment outcome measures. Sixty-two studies were included in the meta-analysis. It was found that psychosocial interventions for PLWH had a small positive effect on mental health (gI, = 0.19, 95% CI [0.13, 0.25]). Furthermore, there was evidence for publication bias. Six characteristics influenced the effectiveness of a treatment for depression. For example, larger effects were found for studies with psychologists as treatment providers. To conclude, this systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that psychosocial interventions have a beneficial effect for PLWH with mental health problems.
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Univ Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, Cape Town, South AfricaUniv Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, PTSD Program, South African Res Chairs Initiat SARChl, Cape Town, South Africa
Asmal, L.
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Seedat, S.
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Univ Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, PTSD Program, South African Res Chairs Initiat SARChl, Cape Town, South Africa
Univ Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, MRC Unit Anxiety & Stress Disorders, Cape Town, South AfricaUniv Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, PTSD Program, South African Res Chairs Initiat SARChl, Cape Town, South Africa
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Univ Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, Cape Town, South AfricaUniv Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, PTSD Program, South African Res Chairs Initiat SARChl, Cape Town, South Africa
Asmal, L.
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Seedat, S.
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Univ Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, PTSD Program, South African Res Chairs Initiat SARChl, Cape Town, South Africa
Univ Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, MRC Unit Anxiety & Stress Disorders, Cape Town, South AfricaUniv Stellenbosch, Dept Psychiat, PTSD Program, South African Res Chairs Initiat SARChl, Cape Town, South Africa