Spirituality and psychosocial factors in persons living with HIV

Tuck, Inez; McCain, Nancy L.; Elswick, R. K.

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.01711.x

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“…These results are in line with research with populations with other health conditions such as human immunodeficiency virus or Alzheimer disease or healthy populations. [120][121][122][123][124][125][126][127][128][129] Spirituality can be an important component in psychotherapy. [130][131][132] Beneficial effects of meaning making interventions on SE, optimism and self-esteem are reported.…”

Section: Psychological Resources In Sci C Peter Et Almentioning

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Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

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Study design: Systematic literature review. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to gain a systematic overview of the role of psychological resources in the adjustment to spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: A systematic literature review was performed. The literature search was conducted in the databases Pubmed, PsycINFO, the Social Sciences Citation Index, the Education Resources Information Center, Embase and the Citation Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature. The assessed variables, measurement instruments, results and the methodological quality of the studies were extracted, summarized and evaluated. Results: A total of 83 mainly cross-sectional studies were identified. Psychological resources were categorized into seven groups: self-efficacy (SE), self-esteem, sense of coherence (SOC), spirituality, optimism, intellect and other personality characteristics. SE and self-esteem were consistently associated with positive adjustment indicators such as high well-being and better mental health. Interrelations between psychological resources and key rehabilitation outcome variables such as participation were rarely studied. Only a few interventions, which were aimed at strengthening psychological resources were identified. Longitudinal studies suggested that SE, SOC, spirituality and purpose in life were potential determinants of adjustment outcomes in the long term. Conclusion: Research on psychological resources in SCI is broad, but fragmented. Associations of psychological resources with mental health and well-being were frequently shown, while associations with participation were rarely studied. Further development of resource-based interventions to strengthen persons with SCI is indicated. This review can serve as guide for clinical practice and can add to the design of future SCI research.

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Section: Psychological Resources In Sci C Peter Et Almentioning

confidence: 99%

Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

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“…Subscale scores are derived for religious well-being and existential well-being. The scale has been found to be psychometrically sound with persons with HIV infection (Carson & Green, 1992;Carson, Soeken, & Belcher, 1991;Tuck, McCain, & Elswick, 2001). The SWBS mean (standard deviation) was 88.94 (21.34) for this sample.…”

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A randomized clinical trial of alternative stress management interventions in persons with HIV infection.

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Gray²,

Elswick³

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Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

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Research in psychoneuroimmunology suggests that immunosuppression associated with perceived stress may contribute to disease progression in persons with HIV infection. While stress management interventions may enhance immune function, few alternative approaches have yet been tested. This randomized clinical trial was conducted to test effects of three 10-week stress management approaches-cognitive-behavioral relaxation training (RLXN), focused tai chi training (TCHI), and spiritual growth groups (SPRT)-in comparison to a wait-listed control group (CTRL) among 252 individuals with HIV infection. Using repeated measures mixed modeling, the authors found that in comparison to the CTRL group, (a) both the RLXN and TCHI groups used less emotion-focused coping, and (b) all treatment groups had augmented lymphocyte proliferative function. Despite modest effects of the interventions on psychosocial functioning, robust findings of improved immune function have important clinical implications, particularly for persons with immune-mediated illnesses.

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“…This finding suggests that influences on self-management of chronic illness among diverse groups of people may be understood from a sociocultural context. Tuck et al (2001) indicated that spirituality, as measured by the existential well-being subscale of the Spiritual Well-being Scale, was positively related to effective coping strategies and enhanced quality of life among persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In another study, Meisenhelder and Chandler (2002) examined the frequency of prayers and the importance of faith and health status among older Native Americans.…”

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The Role of Spirituality in the Self-management of Chronic Illness among Older African and Whites

Harvey

Silverman

2007

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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This study used data from in-depth interviews collected from 88 African American and White men and women aged 65 years and older who reside in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this study was to understand the role of spirituality in the self-management of chronic illness among this population. Thematic content analysis addressed two specific questions: (1) how do older adults use spirituality to help manage their chronic illness, and (2) are there any racial differences in the use of spirituality. Several core themes emerged from the linkage of spirituality and self-management: God: the healer, God: the enabler through doctors, faith in God, prayer as a mediator, spirituality as a coping mechanism, combining conventional medicine and spiritual practices, and empowering respondents to practice healthy eating habits. These results display racial differences in the use of spirituality in the self-management of chronic illness. African American elders were more likely than White elders to endorse a belief in divine intervention. White elders were more likely than African America elders to merge their spirituality in various self-management practices. Despite these differences, spirituality can play an integral part in a person's health and well-being of chronically ill elders.

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Spirituality and psychosocial factors in persons living with HIV

Cited by 138 publications

References 46 publications

Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

Psychological resources in spinal cord injury: a systematic literature review

A randomized clinical trial of alternative stress management interventions in persons with HIV infection.

The Role of Spirituality in the Self-management of Chronic Illness among Older African and Whites

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