Acceptance-based behavior therapy (ABBT)
Study & Intervention Summary
The study assessed the acceptability and feasibility of an acceptance-based behavior therapy (ABBT) intervention to engage newly diagnosed HIV patients in medical care. The intervention aimed to promote psychological acceptance of the HIV diagnosis and increase informed disclosure. It consisted of two brief sessions: the first focused on psychoeducation, disclosure benefits, ABBT concepts, and life values; the second was a booster session. The objectives included determining recruitment feasibility, intervention acceptability, and whether it reduces experiential avoidance and aids in medical care retention.
