The lived experience of a mind-body intervention for people living with HIV

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC

Abstract

Stress and anxiety are significant problems for individuals living with HIV. Mind-body therapies such as progressive muscle relaxation training and guided imagery (PMRT-GI) are effective in treating stress and anxiety in chronically ill persons. The purpose of this study was to identify key elements of an effective and culturally acceptable PMRT-GI intervention for economically disadvantaged persons with HIV. PMRT-GI was provided to 24 participants from African American, White, and Hispanic backgrounds. Using Colaizzi's phenomenological method, participants were interviewed about their experiences with PMRT-GI. Responses were tape-recorded, read, and reread; significant phrases and sentences were identified; meanings were formulated; and results were validated with participants. Five themes emerged: another world, feeling content, ease in muscle tension, one-on-one, and soft music. Background information and past experience with complementary and alternative methods were obtained.

First Page

192

Last Page

9

DOI

10.1016/j.jana.2008.02.001

Publication Date

1-1-2008

Identifier

18457760 (pubmed); 10.1016/j.jana.2008.02.001 (doi); S1055-3290(08)00045-9 (pii)

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