Evaluation of a group intervention for people with HIV, substance use and trauma

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dc.contributor.advisorNicholas, David
dc.contributor.authorMacGregor, Jakalin
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T22:12:04Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T22:12:04Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 118-130.en
dc.descriptionIncludes copy of Ethics Review form. Original with original copy of Partial copyright Licence.en
dc.description.abstractThis mixed method study evaluated the utility and perceived impact of a twelve week trauma and substance-use group intervention for people who have HIV and histories of substance abuse, and who are considered at risk for poor psychosocial and health outcomes. Administration of a psychometric measure, the Detailed Assessment of Post traumatic Stress (DAPS) was conducted to pre group (n=25) and post group (n=7) participants to determine traumatic symptomatology levels. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants post group (n=7). Findings demonstrated that a group for people with HIV which provides concurrent treatment for trauma and substance use, utilizing cognitive-behavioural, case management and interpersonal strategies, shows promise for its ability to serve as a catalyst for moving participants into contemplation and action toward decreased substance abuse and increased medication adherence. It may also provide an increased sense of agency in key areas of psychosocial functioning. The mechanisms behind positive and negative feedback loops that function as triggers and re­enactments to traumatic stress and substance use were explored as useful clinical tools. Short-term, clinical interventions should be seen as part of a more holistic, trauma­focused, ongoing treatment plan for those patients that have complex posttraumatic stress diagnoses.
dc.format.extentxi, 144 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationMacGregor, J. (2011). Evaluation of a group intervention for people with HIV, substance use and trauma (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3760en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/3760
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/104761
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultySocial Work
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleEvaluation of a group intervention for people with HIV, substance use and trauma
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Social Work (MSW)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 2025 627942875
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