"Cooling of the mind": Assessing the relevance of mindfulness training among people living with HIV using alcohol and other substances in South Africa.
Social Science & Medicine October 8, 2020 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113424 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People living with HIV using alcohol and other substances in South Africa |
| Intervention | Mindfulness training |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that mindfulness training is relevant for people living with HIV who use alcohol and other substances in South Africa, potentially offering benefits for mental health and substance use. |
Abstract
"Cooling of the mind": Assessing the relevance of mindfulness training among people living with HIV using alcohol and other substances in South Africa.
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on meditation, most cited first.
Citations in the library
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