HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa face significant mental health challenges due to loss of caregivers and social stigma. A mixed-methods approach including pre- and post-intervention surveys (n=300), focus group discussions (n=25), and qualitative interviews (n=10). Participants reported a statistically significant reduction in depressive symptoms (p<0. 05) from baseline to follow-up, with an estimated effect size of d=0. 6. The mental health support services programme effectively improved psychological well-being among HIV/AIDS orphans, contributing to enhanced resilience and community engagement. Expand the service reach into rural areas and implement a continuous monitoring system for long-term impact evaluation.
Matheus et al. (Thu,) studied this question.