Strategies to Overcome Implementation Challenges of Multiple Family Group Therapy for Adolescents Living With HIV in Ghana: Perspectives of Multiple Stakeholders.

Background: Multiple Family Group Therapy (MFGT) shows promise for improving outcomes among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV), but strategies for successful implementation and positive outcomes in resource‐constrained settings remain unexplored. This study explored multistakeholder perspectives on...

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Publicado en:Health & Social Care in the Community Vol. 2026; pp. 1 - 15
Autores principales: Boakye, Dorothy Serwaa, Adjorlolo, Samuel, Niroumand Sarvandani, Mohammad
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Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell 1/31/2026
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          Boakye, Dorothy Serwaa
          Adjorlolo, Samuel
          Niroumand Sarvandani, Mohammad
        affil: Department of Health Administration and Education,, University of Education,, Winneba, Ghana, uew.edu.gh
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          Family Therapy
          HIV Infections Therapy
          HIV-Positive Persons Psychosocial Factors
          Adolescent Health
          Stakeholder Participation
          Program Implementation
          Resource-Limited Settings
          Ghana
          Funding Source
          Male
          Female
          Qualitative Studies
          Descriptive Research
          Conceptual Framework
          Child
          Adolescence
          Young Adult
          Focus Groups
          Interviews
          Thematic Analysis
          Software
          Motivation
          Health Personnel
          Transportation
          Skill Acquisition
          Social Inclusion
          Reminder Systems
          Education, Continuing
          Professional Competence
          Child: 6-12 years
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Male
          Female
      ab: Background: Multiple Family Group Therapy (MFGT) shows promise for improving outcomes among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV), but strategies for successful implementation and positive outcomes in resource‐constrained settings remain unexplored. This study explored multistakeholder perspectives on effective strategies to support the implementation of the MFGT in Ghana. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted at a district hospital in the Lower Manya Krobo District, Ghana. Data were collected through focus group discussions with ALHIV (n = 12), caregivers (n = 13), and health professionals (n = 5), supplemented by three in‐depth interviews (with ALHIV). All stakeholder groups were recruited purposively with assistance from health workers. Data were analyzed using contextual thematic analysis guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Results: Five themes emerged: (1) incentives and motivation for participants and healthcare workers, including transportation support and fair compensation; (2) skills building and capacity development through multimodal training approaches; (3) program design elements focusing on creating a sense of belonging through program identifiers and clear expectations; (4) addressing attendance barriers through flexible scheduling and reminder systems; and (5) program delivery optimization via diversified facilitation, adolescent engagement, and preprogram disclosure support. Conclusions: Successful MFGT implementation requires comprehensive strategies that address the needs of multiple stakeholders across individual, organizational, and contextual levels. The findings provide evidence‐based implementation strategies that balance intervention fidelity with contextual adaptation for family‐based HIV interventions in resource‐constrained settings.
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