| The present study sought to investigate the effectiveness of a psycho-educational module in reducing levels of depression, anxiety and somatization as measured by Symptom Checklist-90 Revised (SCL-90R). Fifteen participants (N = 15) were tested for baseline levels and again following presentation of the module offering basic Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) educational information and educational information specific to above DSM-IV syndromes depression, anxiety and somatization as related to HIV emotional symptoms, some techniques for addressing (overcoming) the symptoms as espoused by Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches with HIV/AIDS in the literature. (Beck, Ellis) A specific goal of the study was to examine the efficacy of combining an intervention inclusive of specific HIV/AEDS information and specific information/education from specific theoretical perspectives, Cognitive Theory (CB) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a means of understanding, emotional sequalae often associated with chronic illness and particularly HIV/AIDS. The intervention did not produce significant statistical results for either depression (.45, <.05), anxiety (.12, <.05) or somatization (.47, <.05). The basis for the findings is discussed, clinical significance of this intervention as well as recommendations and need for future research. |
