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

Sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Study ID
NCT05126225
Status
Completed

Conditions

  • Hiv
  • Mindfulness
  • Stigma, Social

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Stigma reduction — BEHAVIORAL
    The intervention is modularized to have eight weekly sessions of 2-hour group discussions, led by a trained facilitator. The facilitator applies the principle of CBT 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.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 1, 2020
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Nov 19, 2023
Completion
Apr 30, 2024

Study Design

Enrollment
19 participants (actual)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • 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.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Stigma Score From Baseline to End of Intervention in Protocol Group [ Time Frame: Baseline and 8 weeks ]

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