Table 3:
Self-Report Results
| Mean(SD);range | Baseline (n=8) | Post Face-to-Face Sessions (n=5) | Post Intervention (n=5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV-related shame subscale a | |||
| Impact of HIV-related shame on behavior a | 2.16 (1.19); 0.62–4.00 | 1.82 (1.03); 0.31–3.08 | 2.02 (1.53); 0.31–3.62 |
| 1.10 (1.28); 0.00–3.60 | 0.72 (0.68); 0.10–1.60 | 0.26 (0.26); 0.00–0.60 | |
| Self-Compassion b | 3.08 (0.84); 1.73–4.08 | 2.99 (0.86); 1.77–3.81 | 3.15 (0.66); 2.23–3.88 |
| Depression c | 26.50 (18.17); 2.00–56.00 | 21.40 (13.65); 7.00–42.00 | 28.40 (18.28); 12–52.00 |
| Mindfulnessd | |||
| Observing | 3.23 (0.91); 1.50–4.88 | 2.95 (0.47); 2.50–3.63 | 3.62 (1.22); 1.71–5.00 |
| Describing | 3.15 (0.75); 1.71–4.25 | 2.97 (0.64); 2.25–3.71 | 3.50 (0.72); 2.86–4.50 |
| Acting with Awareness | 3.20 (0.65); 2.63–4.38 | 2.98 (0.44); 2.38–3.50 | 3.05 (1.37); 1.00–4.50 |
| Non-judging of Inner Experience | 3.06 (1.11); 1.50–5.00 | 3.30 (0.62); 2.50–4.13 | 3.28 (1.31); 1.00–4.25 |
| Non-reactivity to Inner Experience | 2.99 (0.91); 1.00–4.29 | 3.00 (0.45); 2.57–3.71 | 3.06 (1.39); 1.43–5.00 |
| Substance Usee | |||
| Tobacco | 16.50 (7.56); 3.00–27.00 | 13.20 (8.04); 4.00–21.00 | 10.40 (9.10); 2.00–23.00 |
| Alcohol | 16.75 (8.97); 4.00–35.00 | 15.20 (11.75); 3.00–32.00 | 12.40 (10.55); 1.00–24.00 |
| Cannabis | 8.88 (4.94); 4.00–18.00 | 8.60 (7.40); 2.00–20.00 | 4.80 (3.42); 1.00–10.00 |
| Cocaine | 15.25 (8.66); 4.00–27.00 | 11.20 (10.33); 4.00–29.00 | 9.80 (11.34); 1.00–29.00 |
| Amphetamine | 15.63 (11.56); 4.00–30.00 | 15.40 (14.10); 2.00–31.00 | 10.40 (8.96); 1.00–24.00 |
| Sedative | 8.63 (9.24); 4.00–29.00 | 6.60 (6.99); 2.00–19.00 | 3.20 (2.17); 1.00–6.00 |
| Hallucinogens | 4.13 (0.35); 4.00–5.00 | 3.60 (0.89); 2.00–4.00 | 3.40 (2.51); 1.00–7.00 |
| Inhalants | 4.00 (0.00); 4.00–4.00 | 3.60 (0.89); 2.00–4.00 | 3.60 (2.88); 1.00–8.00 |
| Opioids | 10.63 (10.35); 4.00– 30.00 | 12.80 (12.76); 3.00–30.00 | 4.40 (3.05); 1.00–8.00 |
| Other | 4.00 (0.93); 3.00–6.00 | 4.40 (2.70); 2.00–9.00 | 4.00 (3.08); 1.00–8.00 |
| Total Substance Involvement Score | 104.38 (34.64); 75.00–180.00 | 94.60 (42.65); 26.00–131.00 | 46.75); 16.00–119.00 |
a.
HIV Shame Inventory (HARSI), responses range from 0 (not at all) – 4 (very much), higher scores indicates greater shame;
b.
Self-Compassion Scale, responses range from 1 (almost never) – 5 (almost always), higher scores indicate greater self-compassion;
c.
CES-D, response options range from 0–60, higher scores indicate greater depressive symptoms;
d.
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, scores ranges from 1= never or very rarely true to 5= very often or always true, higher scores indicate greater levels of mindfulness;
e.
ASSIST substance scores (0–3= low risk, 4–26= moderate risk, 27+ = high risk; alcohol 0–10= low risk, 11–26= moderate risk, 27+= high risk).