Meaning of Life
Conditions
Keywords
meaning of life, logotherapy, HIV-infected teenagers, adherence
Brief summary
Logotherapy has never been evaluated in HIV-infected teenagers. In this study, we will evaluate the meaning of life by using The Purpose in Life Test and the affect of logotherapy in HIV infected youth at HIV-NAT, Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
Detailed description
In the HAART era, HIV infected children can live longer and will grow up to become teenagers. However, some may develop psychosocial problems because they have lost family members, experienced poverty, social discrimination etc. Being a normal teenager is tough and is the most complex period of his/her life. This is the period when most teenagers will find their identity and reasons for living. Therefore it is believed that interventions may help HIV-infected teenagers better deal with life. For this study, logotherapy, a therapy that will help a person to discover his/her purpose in life, live meaningful life, and attain self-esteem was used. The success of the intervention was evaluated by using The Purpose in Life Test.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALlogotherapy
Logotherapy is therapy during which the interaction between the therapist and the client centres on the topic of meaning. The problems that the clients experience are presented to the client as inseparable parts of his everyday life. The client is then challenged to discover his/her meaning and to take responsibility in facing up to his/her problem. This approach is aimed at helping the client to deal and understand what his /her existences entail.
Sponsors
Chulalongkorn University
Pediatric department, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
SEARCH Research Foundation
Wayne State University
University of Minnesota
The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
16 Years to 24 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Age 16-24 years 2. HIV seropositive 3. HIV disclosed 4. Understand Thai language 5. Parent signed written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
1. Mental or psychological disorder or having active suicidal idea or attempt 2. Having no permanent address
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PIL score | week 48 | Change of PIL score at baseline and follow up visit between the two arms |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| QOL | 48 weeks |
Countries
Thailand
Outcome results
None listed