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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Scott-Sheldon, Lori A. J.
• Balletto, Brittany L.
• Donahue, Marissa L.
• Feulner, Melissa M.
• Cruess, Dean G.
• Salmoirago-Blotcher, Elena
• Wing, Rena R.
• Carey, Michael P.

Titel

Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Adults Living with HIV/AIDS: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Ist Teil von

• AIDS and behavior, 2019-01, Vol.23 (1), p.60-75

Ort / Verlag

New York: Springer US

Erscheinungsjahr

2019

Quelle

SpringerLink

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• This meta-analysis examined the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on stress, psychological symptoms, and biomarkers of disease among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Comprehensive searches identified 16 studies that met the inclusion criteria ( N  = 1059 ; M age = 42 years; 20% women). Participants had been living with HIV for an average of 8 years (range = < 1–20 years); 65% were currently on antiretroviral therapy. Between-group analyses indicated that depressive symptoms were reduced among participants receiving the MBIs compared to controls ( d + = 0.37, 95% CI 0.03, 0.71). Within-group analyses showed reductions in psychological symptoms (i.e., less anxiety, fewer depressive symptoms) and improved quality of life over time among MBI participants ( d +s = 0.40–0.85). No significant changes were observed for immunological outcomes (i.e., CD4 counts) between- or within-groups. MBIs may be a promising approach for reducing psychological symptoms and improving quality of life among PLWHA. Studies using stronger designs (i.e., randomized controlled trials) with larger sample sizes and longer follow-ups are needed to clarify the potential benefits of MBIs for PLWHA.