Family-based HIV prevention and intervention services for youth living in poverty-affected contexts: the CHAMP model...

Area of Science:

• Global Health
• Psychology
• Public Health

Background:

• Family-based interventions for children affected by HIV and AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) are not well-established.
• The Collaborative HIV Prevention and Adolescent Mental Health Program (CHAMP) is a rare evidence-based intervention tested in low-income settings.
• Increasing numbers of HIV-positive children are surviving into adolescence and young adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the theoretical and empirical foundations of the Collaborative HIV Prevention and Adolescent Mental Health Program (CHAMP).
• To detail the implementation of CHAMP in the US and South Africa.
• To introduce CHAMP+, a new family-based intervention designed to mitigate risks for HIV-positive adolescents and young adults.

Main Methods:

• The paper describes the development and implementation of the CHAMP intervention.
• It draws on theoretical and empirical evidence.
• CHAMP+ builds upon the foundational principles of CHAMP.

Main Results:

• CHAMP is an established, evidence-based intervention for children affected by HIV/AIDS.
• The intervention has been successfully implemented in the US and South Africa.
• CHAMP+ has been developed to address the evolving needs of HIV-positive youth.

Conclusions:

• Evidence-based family interventions are crucial for children affected by HIV/AIDS.
• CHAMP provides a tested model for intervention in low-income contexts.
• CHAMP+ represents an important advancement in supporting HIV-positive adolescents and young adults.