What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to investigate how household and individual-level factors influence depressive symptoms among individuals starting ART in Cape Town.

May 29, 2026

Exploring the role of household and individual-level factors in depressive symptoms among people initiating ART in Cape Town, South Africa: a cross-sectional study

Key Result

Household and individual-level factors were evaluated for their association with depressive symptoms among people initiating antiretroviral therapy in South Africa.

Key Points

This study aims to investigate how household and individual-level factors influence depressive symptoms among individuals starting ART in Cape Town.
Cross-sectional design conducted among individuals initiating ART in Cape Town, South Africa.
Registration identifier: PACTR201906476052236.
Identified significant associations between household factors and depressive symptoms, with varied impact based on individual-level characteristics.

Main Result

Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%

Abstract

TRIAL REGISTRATION: Pan African Clinical Trial Registry identifier: PACTR201906476052236.

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Gillain et al. (Tue,) reported a other. Household and individual-level factors were evaluated for their association with depressive symptoms among people initiating antiretroviral therapy in South Africa.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192c8bfab5b468c44156dd https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2026.2673379