Can kindness training keep HIV patients in care?
NCT ID NCT05938621
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether training health care workers in resilience and anti-stigma techniques could improve HIV care. Over 28,000 people living with HIV in Mozambique were involved. The goal was to reduce burnout and negative behavior among providers, which often leads patients to abandon treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral therapy and education
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward low-cost ways to improve HIV treatment adherence and retention in care.
What could go wrong
This is a completed pilot study, not a large-scale trial. Results may not apply to other settings, and the intervention may not reduce burnout or stigma as hoped.
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Locations
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Ministry of Health
Quelimane, Zambezia Province, Mozambique