| Title: |
Beyond HIV Shame: Effects of Self-Forgiveness in Improving Mental Health in HIV-Positive Individuals in Poland. |
| Authors: |
Skalski-Bednarz, Sebastian Binyamin, Toussaint, Loren L., Surzykiewicz, Janusz |
| Source: |
Journal of Religion & Health; Dec2024, Vol. 63 Issue 6, p4232-4254, 23p |
| Subject Terms: |
FORGIVENESS, MENTAL health, REHABILITATION of people with mental illness, STATISTICAL sampling, QUESTIONNAIRES, HIV infections, SELF-compassion, RANDOMIZED controlled trials, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation, PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons, HEART beat, SPIRITUALITY, QUALITY of life, PSYCHOLOGICAL stress, COMPARATIVE studies, WELL-being, COGNITION, SOCIAL stigma |
| Geographic Terms: |
POLAND |
| Abstract: |
Guided by the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach, this randomized controlled trial assessed the efficacy of a self-forgiveness intervention among 60 HIV-positive individuals in Poland. Participants underwent a 90-min "Restore: The Journey Toward Self-Forgiveness" session, in contrast to a wait-list control group. The intervention significantly enhanced self-forgiveness, spirituality, mental well-being, and heart rate variability in response to a cognitive stressor (i.e., a mental arithmetic challenge). Significant effects were observed in both between-group and within-subject comparisons. These results support the incorporation of self-forgiveness into psychological rehabilitation programs for HIV to improve quality of life and health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
