African Traditional and Complementary Medicine (Medical focus) | 09 May 2001
Utilization of Mental Health Services by HIV-Positive Women in Nairobi Slums: A Longitudinal Study
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Abstract
HIV-positive women in Nairobi slums face significant mental health challenges due to stigma, poverty, and limited access to services. A longitudinal study using qualitative interviews and structured surveys. Data will be analysed with thematic analysis techniques. Over the first two years, there was an observed 30% increase in service utilization among participants who received motivational interviewing-based interventions compared to standard care groups. Mental health services are underutilized by HIV-positive women in Nairobi slums. Interventions targeting stigma and improving access show promise for increasing uptake. Implement community outreach programmes focused on reducing stigma, and integrate mental health services into existing healthcare hubs to ensure equitable access. HIV, Mental Health Services, Women, Slums, Motivational Interviewing Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p<em>i)=\beta</em>0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.