Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences The Nossal Institute for Global Health

Research and Learning Fund (RALF) Participatory interventions to improve mental health as a strategy for HIV prevention among vulnerable women

Description:Investigated the links between mental health and HIV amongst the widows of IDUs and assessed changes in their quality of life and well-being during the course of peer facilitated Participatory Action Group (PAG) meetings. The process and impact of this intervention was evaluated and associated changes in the women’s mental health and wellbeing assessed.

Country/Region: India

Funding Agencies: DFID

Project duration: February 2006 - March 2007

Key Nossal Staff: Alex Devine, Michelle Kermode, Kathryn Bowen, Angela Rintoul

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