University of California, Los Angeles
Weiti Chen, RN, CNM, PhD, FAAN
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.
Hiv
Stigma, Social
Mindfulness
Stigma reduction
Not Applicable
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 |
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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 |
Want to participate in this study, select a site at your convenience, send yourself email to get contact details and prescreening steps.
Recruiting
Myanmar Positive Group
Yangon, Myanmar, 99999
Recruiting
Chiangmai Rajabhat University
Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50120