Results: In comparison to non-participants,participants had faster reduction in depression scores during
the 6-month follow-up period[β¼−1.84,95%CI(−3.38 to −0.30), p¼0.019]and faster reduction in post-traumatic stress scores during the 3-month follow-up period[β¼−2.14,95%CI(−4.21 to −0.10), p¼0.042].At 3-month follow up,participants who attended two or more sessions had faster increase in function
scores [β¼3.51,95%CI(0.61–6.40), p¼0.018]than participants who attended only one session.
Limitations: Selection bias due to the use of non-random
samples.Substantial attrition rates and small
sample sizes may have resulted in insufficient statistical power to determine meaningful differences.
Conclusion: The group counseling intervention offered in the PCAF clinics may have consider able mental health benefits overtime. There is need for more research to structure,standardize and test the efficacy of this intervention using a randomized controlled trial.