Holistically speaking: A content analysis of spiritual interventions to inform the development of culturally relevant interventions for African American women living with HIV

Abstract

Psychosocial interventions are a key component to improved quality of life for women living with HIV. Spirit-level interventions are shown to buffer psychosocial distress experienced by HIV positive persons. This article will review published spiritually-oriented interventions and compare, contrast, and critique the various components, sample, and intervention methods. Using a summative approach to content analysis, this article will offer the applicability and replicability of these interventions as a basis for increasing treatment options for co-morbid African American women.

Keywords:

• African American
• HIV
• intervention
• psychosocial intervention
• spirituality
• women