Cognitive-behavioral group program for Chinese heterosexual HIV-infected men in Hong Kong.
This study explored the effects of cognitive-behavioral program (CBP) using a wait-list control group in 16 Chinese heterosexual HIV-infected men. Participants in the treatment condition underwent a 7-week group based CBP, which addressed various HIV-related issues. Relevant cognitive and behavioral strategies were taught as well. The aim of treatment was to improve the quality of life and to reduce psychological distress in a sample of heterosexual symptomatic HIV-infected men. Prior to intervention, baseline measures showed that our sample had a lower quality of life in comparison with the local general population. They also experienced a significant level of psychological distress. Following intervention, men in the CBP group demonstrated significant improvement in the mental health dimension of quality of life and a significant reduction in depressed mood. These preliminary findings suggested that short-term cognitive-behavioral therapy can be effective in improving the quality of life and mood of Chinese heterosexual HIV-infected men.
Chan
Iris
I
Clinical Psychology Service, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 30, Gascoigne Road, Hong Kong, China. iriswschan@hotmail.com
Kong
Paul
P
Leung
Patrick
P
Au
Alma
A
Li
Patrick
P
Chung
Rita
R
Po
Lee Man
LM
Yu
Pansy
P
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000635:transmission; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006304:Health Status; D020010:Heterosexuality; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*