biostudies-literature00470Dunne EMNCCIH NIH HHSNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health of the National Institutes of HealthNIMH NIH HHSAdolescent/Young Adult Biobehavioral HIV TrainingNational Institute of Mental Health157-164https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC6364312biostudies-literatureUnknown34<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>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.Complementary therapies in clinical practiceThe benefits of yoga for people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PMC6364312R01 AT008815R01AT008815T32 MH078788T32MH078788Carey MPSalmoirago-Blotcher EBalletto BLDonahue MLScott-Sheldon LAJDeCosta JFeulner MMWing RRDunne EMCruess DG47falseThe benefits of yoga for people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>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.2019-01-01T00:00:00Z2019 Feb2024-10-18T20:39:11.655Z2020-05-22T08:46:15ZS-EPMC63643123071272110.1016/j.ctcp.2018.11.009