Authors: Brown Jennifer L Vanable Peter A
Publish Date: 2008/02/01
Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 26-40
Abstract
Jennifer L Brown Peter A Vanable Cognitive–Behavioral Stress Management Interventions for Persons Living with HIV A Review and Critique of the Literature Annals of Behavioral Medicine Volume 35 Issue 1 February 2008 Pages 26–40 https//doiorg/101007/s121600079010yThis paper provides a review and critique of the stress management literature including a 1 synthesis of core components of interventions for HIVinfected people 2 summary of stress coping psychological and health outcomes and 3 methodological critique and guidance for future researchMost studies noted positive changes in perceived stress depression anxiety global psychological functioning social support and quality of life However results were mixed for coping and health status outcomes and a majority of studies employed only brief followup periods focused on HIVinfected MSM and did not address HIVspecific stressorsStress management interventions for HIVinfected persons are a promising approach to facilitate positive adjustment However this literature is limited by measurement problems research design features a narrow focus on HIVinfected men who have sex with men and feasibility concerns for intervention dissemination Future stress management interventions should address these limitations and the unique psychosocial needs of HIVinfected patients using briefer more costeffective formats
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