Feasibility of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention for Black Women Living With HIV Supplement

Feasibility of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention for Black Women Living With HIV Administrative Supplement

In our Supplement Aim we will conduct a two-arm randomized pilot test of the adapted intervention compared to a usual care control group among 30 African American/Black women with HIV (15/arm) to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the mindfulness-based stress reduction among women with HIV with mild cognitive impairment. Feasibility will be assessed by our ability to (1) recruit, randomize, and retain participants and (2) deliver the intervention per the manual, as well as (3) participants adherence to home practices and assignments. Acceptability will be assessed via qualitative data (focus group input regarding participants' satisfaction with the intervention and intent to continue using the practices), as well quantitative data (satisfaction survey).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cisgender females
• HIV seropositive
• 18 years of age or older
• English speaking
• An active patient at the local HIV ambulatory clinic in Alabama.
• No history of neurological (including dementia diagnosis)
• No history of severe psychiatric (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) disorders

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-English speaking
• Appear temporarily impaired (e.g., intoxicated)
• Not willing to or legally unable to provide informed consent.