Impact of remedial counseling on psychological modulation of HIV Positive menopausal sex providers: A critical appraisal of status outcome

Objective: To analyse the impact of remedial counseling on stress level of HIV positive menopausal sex providers. Methodology: This interventional study was carried out between 1st October 2015 to 31st December 2017 in Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha on 236 HIV positive menopausal sex providers belonging to 4 talukas of Wardha district with the help of 2 social workers and 1 clinical psychologist after the approval of institutional ethics committee. The stress levels of participants were ascertained by using stress scale inventory (SSI) before initiation of remedial counseling. Remedial counseling was given by clinical psychologist of the institute.2 to 5 sessions were provided to participants depending upon severity of problem and compatibility of individuals. After counseling, modulation in tress levels of participants was appraised by SSI. Results: The stress level before remedial counseling was High in 40.68% (Group A), Moderate in 43.22% (Group B) and Low in 16.10% (Group C) of participants. After counseling, participants in Group A were 02.02%, Group B 47.47% and Group C 49.49%. Conclusion: Remedial counseling, if given at proper time, in adequate manner for required duration along with antiretroviral and hormonal therapy can decrease stress level of HIV positive menopausal sex providers and contribute to better quality of life.