Publication year: 2011
Source: Social Science & Medicine, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 2 August 2011
Li, Li , Guoping, Ji , Li-Jung, Liang , Yingying, Ding , Junru, Tian , …
This article analyzes the efficacy of the Together for Empowerment Activities (TEA) intervention in decreasing depressive symptoms and improving social support for persons living with HIV (PLH) and their family members. A total of 79 families, consisting of 88 PLH and 79 family members, were recruited from Anhui province, China, and randomized to the TEA intervention (n = 38) or a control condition (n = 41). The intervention was delivered at three levels: 1) TEA Gathering (small group for PLH and family members); 2) TEA Time (home-based family activities with children that accompany each TEA Gathering); and 3) TEA Garden…