1. To see the effect of hypnosis in the management of emotional reaction of
females living with HIV/AIDS
Background
Being HIV positive can cause a wide range of emotional issues especially for
females. The emotional effects of HIV can be ongoing throughout the progression
and treatment of the disease. AIDS is an ongoing disease that can be managed with
careful attention to physical and emotional treatment regimens. The diagnosis of
HIV and living with the condition may cause anxiety, stress, depression, suicidal
thoughts social avoidance, insomnia, guilt and lack of confidence. HIV positive
individuals require non judgmental support to help them adjust to their emotional
health status. Hypnosis may help people diagnosed with HIV to manage emotional
reactions.
Methods
It was an experimental design. The study was conducted in a structured clinical
environment. A total number of 60 females living with HIV/AIDS participated in
the study with their consent. All the participants were randomly assigned to either
a treatment group or a control group. They completed a rating scale before entering
treatment sessions. The treatment group received daily hypnosis sessions for three
months. The control group got involved in discussion sessions only.
Results
Post test evaluation indicated that females living with HIV/AIDS managed to
reduce anxiety, stress, depression, suicidal thoughts, social avoidance, insomnia,
guilt and confidence. At the same time vigor increased significantly thus living a
better life and feeling mentally stronger.

2. Conclusion
It can be concluded that hypnosis is helpful in the management of emotional
reactions of females living with HIV/AIDS. There is a very little scientific
evidence in this area. Present study was an attempt to see the effect of hypnosis on
females living with HIV/AIDS to manage emotional reactions. The present study
indicated significant results but the results can't be generalized as the sample size
was too small.