Feasibility of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention for Black Women Living With HIV Supplement

University of Alabama at Birmingham30 enrolled

Overview

In our Supplement Aim we will conduct a two-arm randomized pilot test of the adapted intervention compared to a usual care control group among 30 African American/Black women with HIV (15/arm) to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the mindfulness-based stress reduction among women with HIV with mild cognitive impairment. Feasibility will be assessed by our ability to (1) recruit, randomize, and retain participants and (2) deliver the intervention per the manual, as well as (3) participants adherence to home practices and assignments. Acceptability will be assessed via qualitative data (focus group input regarding participants' satisfaction with the intervention and intent to continue using the practices), as well quantitative data (satisfaction survey).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

HIV Infections Mild Cognitive Impairment

Interventions

The traditional mindfulness intervention consists of the following: (1) orientation; (2) a series of eight weekly session of 2.5 to 3 hours; (3) a silent retreat during the between weeks 4 and 6; (4) daily home assignments including formal and informal mindfulness practices; and (5) didactic presentations on stress and the consequences of stress.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Cisgender females * HIV seropositive * 18 years of age or older * English speaking * An active patient at the local HIV ambulatory clinic in Alabama. * No history of neurological (including dementia diagnosis) * No history of severe psychiatric (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) disorders Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Appear temporarily impaired (e.g., intoxicated) * Not willing to or legally unable to provide informed consent.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Feasibility of the Mindfulness Intervention in Women With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Feasibility was measured using a four-item feasibility of intervention measure. Each item is scored using a Likert-like scale ranging from "1" completely disagree to "5" completely agree. Higher scores indicate greater feasibility. The minimum total score is 4 points, and the maximum total score is 20.

Time frame: Immediately after the intervention(which consists of an orientation followed by eight weekly sessions, consistent with MSBR interventions), the measure was collected within one week of completing the final session.