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. 2022 Mar-Apr;33(2):155-167.
doi: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000229.

Examining the Acceptability of a Resilience Building Intervention Among Adults Aging With HIV

Pariya L Fazeli  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Cierra N Hopkins  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Andrea Wells  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Crystal Chapman Lambert  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Bulent Turan  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Mirjam-Colette Kempf  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , David E Vance  1   2   3   4   5   6   7
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Examining the Acceptability of a Resilience Building Intervention Among Adults Aging With HIV

Pariya L Fazeli et al. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2022 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Few interventions have targeted resilience resources in people living with HIV (PLWH). We tested the acceptability of an existing resilience intervention in middle-age and older PLWH. Fourteen PLWH attended one 3-hr group session, which included videos, quizzes, and written activities. Participants provided quantitative and qualitative feedback. The mean acceptability rating was 8.71 (1.27) on a 10-point scale. A majority of participants reported that the intervention was an appropriate length; that it improved their resilience, mood, and ability to manage HIV; and that they would likely continue using the tools. Average content retention accuracy was 75% (12.66). Qualitative feedback suggested addressing HIV-specific stressors, including disclosure concerns, stigma, health concerns, and treatment adherence. The resilience intervention was deemed highly acceptable among older PLWH. Uptake may increase by addressing HIV-specific stressors and improving comprehensibility. Future research should further refine and test the efficacy of a modified version of the intervention.

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The authors report no real or perceived vested interests that relate to this article that could be construed as a conflict of interest.

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