Table 2 The structure of the group IPT intervention implemented at the ART clinic in Felege-Hiwot Referral Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia
Phases | Sessions | Activities |
|---|---|---|
Pre-group phase | Individual session | • Conducting symptom inventory guided by PHQ-9 items • Exploring links between onset of symptoms and interpersonal problems • Providing hope and help clients to join the IPT group |
Initial phase | Session 1 | • Facilitate the group members to introduce themselves to each other • General discussion about depressive symptoms and interpersonal problems • Facilitate participants to talk about their symptoms and triggering factors • Set group goals, strategies to solve problems and finalize the session. |
Middle phase | Sessions 2–7 | • Review symptoms of each participant • Link depressive symptoms to events from the previous week • Encourage participants to contribute problem-solving options • Decision analysis and implement the strategies to achieve the goals • Providing homework for every participant |
Termination phase | Session 8 | • Evaluate the number and severity of symptoms • Make plans, consider referral or consultation if symptoms persist • Discuss relapse of symptoms and actions to be taken |