ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BEHAVIORAL THERAPY ON THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH HIV/AIDS-RELATED CANCER AT JOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NIGERIA
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This study investigates the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in enhancing the emotional well-being of individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS-related cancer at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Psychosocial well-being, encompassing self-acceptance, purpose in life, and healthy relationships, was assessed using Ryff’s Psychosocial Wellbeing Scales. A true experimental design involved 140 participants randomly assigned to experimental (CBT) and control groups. Pre-test and post-test comparisons revealed significant improvements in self-acceptance, purpose in life, and healthy relationships among the CBT group compared to controls. Findings underscore CBT’s potential as a beneficial intervention for addressing psychosocial challenges in patients with dual diagnoses of HIV/AIDS and cancer, advocating for its integration into comprehensive healthcare strategies.
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