Buddhist group talks show promise in easing HIV stigma
NCT ID NCT05126225
First seen Jan 07, 2026
Summary
This study tested an 8-week group program that uses Buddhist principles and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with HIV in Myanmar cope with stigma. Nineteen participants joined group discussions led by a trained facilitator. The goal was to see if the program could reduce feelings of stigma and improve quality of life.
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Locations
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Chiangmai Rajabhat University
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50120, Thailand
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Myanmar Positive Group
Yangon, Myanmar, 99999, Burma
What this could mean
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Active substance
Buddhist-based group discussion program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, culturally tailored way to reduce HIV stigma and improve well-being in Myanmar.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (19 people) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program is also specific to Buddhist communities.
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