SynthesisComplementary therapies in clinical practice2019
The benefits of yoga for people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Complementary and integrative health approaches to manage chronic pain in U.S. military populations: Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis, 1985-2019.Psychological services · 2021Pooled it
- Feasibility and Impact of a Yoga Intervention on Cognition, Physical Function, Physical Activity, and Affective Outcomes among People Living with HIV: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareTrial
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- Non-Pharmacological Interventions Addressing Chronic Pain in People Living with HIV.Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2025Review
- Sexual Minority Men Living with HIV's Interest in Yoga vs. MBSR as an Adjunct to an App-Based Positive Affect Intervention: A Focus Group Study.Current research in complementary & alternative medicine · 2025Article
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- Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Chronic Pain Used by Patients with Pain, HIV, and Depression.AIDS and behavior · 2022Article
- The Lived Experience of Managing HIV and Chronic Pain: Qualitative Interviews with Patients and Healthcare Providers.AIDS and behavior · 2022Article
- Potential ofAyuArticle
- A Perspective on Yoga as a Preventive Strategy for Coronavirus Disease 2019.International journal of yogaArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPeople 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.
methodsIncluded 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.
resultsSeven 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.
conclusionYoga 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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