title: A group intervention to improve body image satisfaction and dietary habits in gay and bisexual men living with HIV/AIDS.
abstract: A healthy diet is essential to maintaining a strong immune system for people living with HIV and AIDS. Prior studies have shown that HIV-positive gay and bisexual men are more susceptible to poor body image, which can negatively impact dietary habits. Interventions that simultaneously address body image and nutrition are therefore critical for this population. This paper describes the curriculum for a 14-week group designed to improve body image satisfaction and dietary habits in gay and bisexual men living with HIV/AIDS.
authors.affiliation: Gay Men's Health Crisis, New York, New York 10010, USA. matthewf@gmhc.org
authors.forename: Matthew B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Feldman
authors.forename: Jenny A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Torino
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Swift
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology*; D001828:Body Image; D003073:Cognitive Dissonance; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000523:psychology; D057220:Health Literacy; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012649:Self Concept