The implication of the study
This study could be used in hospitals to help doctors treat patients with HIV/AIDS and to promote the knowledge and management skills to address mental health problems. Therefore, to improve patients' mental health and wellness, we must create a separate place/counseling room in each HIV/AIDS hospital where patients' confidence can be maintained. This study is conducted with HIV/AIDS patients, and it is the first clinical trial in Pakistan; the study findings should be important for policymaking, preparing treatment protocols, and treating patients with HIV/AIDS. The study provides the basis for introducing psychological or counseling intervention to address the mental and physiological health of patients with HIV/AIDS.