Understanding how peer support intervention can improve adherence to anti-retroviral therapy among HIV-Positive youths in two districts in the Ashanti region, Ghana.

Effect of peer support intervention on adherence to anti-retroviral therapy among HIV-Positive youths in two districts in the Ashanti region, Ghana.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202604509543671

Enrollment

228

Registered

2026-04-20

Start date

2023-04-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

HIV/AIDS

Interventions

Standard HIV care

Peer Support Intervention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Were aged 15–24 years. Were living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Were registered and receiving care at the selected ART clinics in the study districts. Were willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent (or assent with parental/guardian consent for participants under 18 years).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Were severely ill or unable to participate in study activities at the time of recruitment. Declined to provide informed consent or assent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Adherence to Antiretroviral therapy	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Depression and Stigma;Viral Supression	—

Countries

Ghana

Contacts

Public ContactAdom Manu

Senior Lecturer

amanu@ug.edu.gh+233244236598

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026