Group Training of Stress Management vs. Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Reducing Depression Anxiety and Perceived Stress Among HIV-Positive Men

摘要

> Objective: To compare the effectiveness of group training of stress management with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing depression, anxiety and stress perceived among HIV-positive men. >Methods:Inthis semi-experimental study, three groups of HIV-positive men (CBT group, stress management group, and control group) including 15 patients in each group were compared regarding depression, anxiety, and stress using pre-test and post-test tools. > Results: Both interventions (CBT and stress management) were effective in reducing depression, anxiety and perceived stress. Evaluating adjustedmean showed the more effectivenessofthe group stressmanagementtraining than CBT. >Conclusion: Group stress management training is more effective than group CBT in HIV-positive mentodecreasedepression, anxiety and stress management. >Declaration of interest: None. >Clinical Trial Registration: URL: http://.. Unique identifier: 2012121711782N1