Resilience-Targeted Interventions Among Youth Aged 15-24 Years Living with HIV in Sub Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review Protocol

This research project aims to conduct a scoping review of resilience-targeted interventions for youth aged 15-24 living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. Given the unique challenges faced by this vulnerable population—such as stigma, mental health issues, and socio-economic barriers—understanding how best to support their resilience is critical. The purpose of this review is to systematically identify, evaluate, and synthesize existing interventions that focus on building resilience in this demographic. We will explore a range of intervention types, including psychosocial support, structural strategies, and community-based initiatives, and assess their effectiveness. We will follow a rigorous methodological framework, adhering to the Arksey and O'Malley scoping review guidelines. Our approach will involve extensive literature searches across multiple databases, consideration of grey literature, and application of clear inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure comprehensive data collection. The expected outcomes include a detailed synthesis of study characteristics and findings, identification of effective resilience-building strategies, and an understanding of gaps in existing research. This information is essential for informing future interventions and policy decisions, ultimately aiming to enhance health outcomes and quality of life for youth living with HIV. By integrating individual, community, and societal factors, this research will contribute to a nuanced perspective on resilience, guiding stakeholders to develop and implement context-specific interventions that address the multifaceted challenges faced by YLWH in low-resource settings.