Eugene M Dunne1, Brittany L Balletto2, Marissa L Donahue2, Melissa M Feulner2, Julie DeCosta2, Dean G Cruess3, Elena Salmoirago-Blotcher4, Rena R Wing4, Michael P Carey5, Lori A J Scott-Sheldon5. 1. Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. Electronic address: Eugene_Dunne@Brown.edu. 2. Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA. 3. University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA. 4. Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. 5. Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA; Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA; Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) often experience psychological stress associated with disease management. This meta-analysis examines the benefits of yoga interventions on psychological distress among PLWHA. METHODS: Included were studies that (a) evaluated a yoga intervention in PLWHA; (b) provided between-group or within-group changes; and (c) assessed a psychological, physiological, or biomedical outcome. RESULTS: Seven studies sampling 396 PLWHA (M age = 42 years, SD = 5 years; 40% women) met inclusion criteria. PLWHA who received yoga interventions reported significant improvements in perceived stress (d+ = 0.80, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 0.53, 1.07), positive affect (d + = 0.73, 95% CI = 0.49, 0.98), and anxiety (d+ = 0.71, 95% CI = 0.27, 1.14) compared to controls. CONCLUSION: Yoga is a promising intervention for stress management. However, the literature is limited by the small number of studies. Randomized controlled trials with objective measures of HIV-related outcomes are needed to further evaluate the benefits of yoga.
BACKGROUND:People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) often experience psychological stress associated with disease management. This meta-analysis examines the benefits of yoga interventions on psychological distress among PLWHA. METHODS: Included were studies that (a) evaluated a yoga intervention in PLWHA; (b) provided between-group or within-group changes; and (c) assessed a psychological, physiological, or biomedical outcome. RESULTS: Seven studies sampling 396 PLWHA (M age = 42 years, SD = 5 years; 40% women) met inclusion criteria. PLWHA who received yoga interventions reported significant improvements in perceived stress (d+ = 0.80, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 0.53, 1.07), positive affect (d + = 0.73, 95% CI = 0.49, 0.98), and anxiety (d+ = 0.71, 95% CI = 0.27, 1.14) compared to controls. CONCLUSION: Yoga is a promising intervention for stress management. However, the literature is limited by the small number of studies. Randomized controlled trials with objective measures of HIV-related outcomes are needed to further evaluate the benefits of yoga.
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