The Effectiveness of a Relaxation Technique on the Quality of Life and Symptoms in People Living With HIV

The Effectiveness of a Relaxation Technique on the Quality of Life and Symptoms in People Living With HIV

Quality of life of people living with HIV is strongly affected by the presence of one or more symptoms, such as sleep problems, fatigue, muscle pain, anxiety and depressive symptoms. Autogenic training has shown positive effects on these symptoms in different populations, but there is very little evidence on the effects of this relaxation technique in people living with HIV.

The aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a relaxation technique, autogenic training, on the quality of life and the physical and psychological symptoms in people living with HIV.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being older than 18 ;
• have a diagnosis of HIV;
• present at least one of the following symptoms during the preceding two weeks: sleep problems, fatigue, pain, anxiety or symptoms of depression;
• understand and speak French and;
• be able to follow the instructions to learn the relaxation technique.

Exclusion Criteria:

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