| Effects of spiritual mantram repetition on HIV outcomes: a randomized controlled trial. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16847590 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We examined the efficacy of a psycho-spiritual intervention of mantram repetition--a word or phrase with spiritual associations repeated silently throughout the day--on psychological distress (intrusive thoughts, stress, anxiety, anger, depression), quality of life enjoyment and satisfaction, and existential spiritual well-being in HIV-infected adults. Using a 2-group by 4-time repeated measures design, 93 participants were randomly assigned to mantram (n = 46) or attention control group (n = 47). Over time, the mantram group improved significantly more than the control group in reducing trait-anger and increasing spiritual faith and spiritual connectedness. Actual mantram practice measured by wrist counters was inversely associated with non-HIV related intrusive thoughts and positively associated with quality of life, total existential spiritual well-being, meaning/peace, and spiritual faith. Intent-to-treat findings suggest that a mantram group intervention and actual mantram practice each make unique contributions for managing psychological distress and enhancing existential spiritual well-being in adults living with HIV/AIDS. |
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Authors:
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Jill E Bormann; Allen L Gifford; Martha Shively; Tom L Smith; Laura Redwine; Ann Kelly; Sheryl Becker; Madeline Gershwin; Patricia Bone; Wendy Belding |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Date: 2006-07-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of behavioral medicine Volume: 29 ISSN: 0160-7715 ISO Abbreviation: J Behav Med Publication Date: 2006 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-07-27 Completed Date: 2007-01-09 Revised Date: 2007-12-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7807105 Medline TA: J Behav Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 359-76 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive (118), San Diego, CA 92161, USA. jill.bormann@va.gov |
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Adaptation, Psychological Adult Anger Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / psychology CD4 Lymphocyte Count Depression / psychology Female Follow-Up Studies HIV Infections / psychology*, therapy HIV-1 / genetics Humans Male Meditation* Middle Aged Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Practice (Psychology) RNA, Viral / genetics Religion and Psychology* Spirituality* Stress, Psychological / complications Viral Load |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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5P30 AI 36214/AI/NIAID NIH HHS; M01RR008/RR/NCRR NIH HHS; R21AT01159-01A1/AT/NCCAM NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/RNA, Viral |
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Erratum In:
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J Behav Med. 2006 Oct;29(5):499 |
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