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NCT05126225 | Recruiting | Hiv


Buddhist Understanding and Reduction of Myanmar Experiences of HIV Stigma and Exclusion
Sponsor:

University of California, Los Angeles

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Weiti Chen, RN, CNM, PhD, FAAN

Brief Summary:

This project aims to explore a multi-leveled conceptualization of the effects of HIV stigma on HIV care engagement in Myanmar by conducting a mixed-method study.

Condition or disease

Hiv

Stigma, Social

Mindfulness

Intervention/treatment

Stigma reduction

Phase

Not Applicable

Detailed Description:

This project is to explore how Myanmar People Living With HIV (PLWH) experience and manage HIV stigma as inspired by Buddhist teaching, and to adapt an evidence-based stigma-reduction intervention to tailor treatment for the unique needs of Myanmar People Living With HIV. A stigma-reduction intervention will be adopted to the needs of Myanmar People Living With HIV with six focus groups.

Study Type : Interventional
Estimated Enrollment : 24 participants
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Official Title: Buddhist Understanding and Reduction of Myanmar Experiences of HIV Stigma and Exclusion
Actual Study Start Date : July 1, 2020
Estimated Primary Completion Date : March 30, 2024
Estimated Study Completion Date : May 30, 2024
Arm Intervention/treatment

Experimental: Protocol group

The intervention is modularized to eight weekly sessions of 2-hour group discussions. The facilitator applies the principle of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and provides psychoeducation to promote the awareness and understanding of HIV stigma as well as training to help participants acquire alternative coping skills, such as relaxation techniques. In five sessions, participants are introduced to the general cognitive-behavioral model of HIV stigma and are encouraged to track their thoughts, feelings, and behavioral responses when encountering external stigma or adverse events. The participants further learn to differentiate helpful and non-helpful coping strategies and practice applying helpful coping skills to effectively reduce their HIV stigma. In the other three sessions, participants further discuss more specific stigma that intersects with HIV stigma, including stigma in healthcare settings, access to social support, and available resources on the society levels.

Behavioral: Stigma reduction

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • HIV-Positive
  • Care by Myanmar Positive Group/CMRU
  • Living in Myanmar/Thailand
  • can stay in the period of intervention
Exclusion Criteria
  • Not HIV
  • Living outside of Myanmar/Thailand
  • Not care by MPG/CMRU
  • Cannot stay for the study period

Buddhist Understanding and Reduction of Myanmar Experiences of HIV Stigma and Exclusion

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Locations


Recruiting

Myanmar,

Myanmar Positive Group

Yangon, Myanmar, 99999

Recruiting

Thailand,

Chiangmai Rajabhat University

Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50120

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