Table 1 The Population-Intervention-Comparison-Outcome approach to framing our research question
PICO | Definitions |
|---|---|
Population | People Living with HIV/AIDS and their households/families |
Intervention | Household -centred/targeted interventions |
Comparison | Not applicable |
Outcome(s) | Primary outcomes: Adherence to treatment; retention in care Secondary outcomes: Individual-level: • Improved quality of life • Enabled self-management • Disclosure • Improved perceived social support Household-level: • Improved HIV knowledge and prevention practices – safe sex (condom use) • Attitude towards HIV and treatment; stigma; communication about HIV, disclosure • Household functioning – household relationship, system maintenance • HIV testing, treatment support at household, ownership of the disease • Provide support to a household member living with HIV |