Discussion
depressive, depressive symptoms
In this clinical trial, we noted that depressive symptoms can be reduced through B-CBT, and concurrently, treatment adherence to ART can also be improved. B-CBT substantially helped address various mental health problems of patients with HIV/AIDs. This indicates that a combination of medicinal treatment (ART) with a psychological intervention (B-CBT) is a better treatment choice for treating patients with HIV/AIDS as compared with care as usual [Moreover, our study’s findings indicate that reduction in depressive symptoms and perceived stigma significantly improved treatment adherence [Furthermore, study findings reported that participants perceived low social support at the baseline due to social stigma and depressive symptoms. However, after B-CBT treatment, participants perceived a significant positive change in social support [Furthermore, when the patients felt relaxed mentally, and believed that medication and therapeutic training are important to manage daily routines and treatment procedures, they took their medication regularly and increased their interest in the treatment [