A novel technology-enhanced internalized stigma and shame intervention for HIV-positive persons with substance use disorders.

ABSTRACT: Internalized stigma, shame, and other negative self-conscious emotions are inadequately addressed barriers to HIV-related self-care, particularly among people actively using substances. Innovative approaches are needed to optimize antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence as well as engagement in HIV care among people living with HIV and substance use disorders. Based on qualitative feedback from providers and patients, we iteratively developed and conducted a proof-of-concept study of a relatively brief transdiagnostic emotion regulation intervention designed to improve ART adherence care by addressing behavioral and psychological barriers, including internalized stigma and shame, among people living with HIV and active substance use disorders. The final intervention included 5 individual

SUBMITTER: Batchelder AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8009529 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature