HIV/AIDS and Spirituality in a South African Township: A Qualitative Study

被引：7
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作者：
Barney, Robert J. [1 ]
Buckingham, Stephan L. [2 ]
机构：
[1] Richard Stockton Coll New Jersey, Sch Social & Behav Sci, Social Work Program, Galloway, NJ 08205 USA
[2] Calif State Univ Long Beach, Coll Hlth & Human Serv, Sch Social Work, Long Beach, CA 90840 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY IN SOCIAL WORK | 2012年 / 31卷 / 1-2期
关键词：
HIV/AIDS; spirituality; qualitative; cultural competence;
D O I：
10.1080/15426432.2012.647883
中图分类号：
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号：
1204 ;
摘要：
The study objectives were to investigate the themes characterizing spirituality among people with advanced AIDS in a South African township. In-depth interviews were conducted with a sample of 24 individuals. The participants included eight individuals living with advanced AIDS, twelve paraprofessional caregivers, and four family members. Data were analyzed according to the principles of grounded theory. A number of themes were identified, including positive and negative associations with God, positive and negative associations with the church, positive and negative associations with ancestral spirits, bewitchment, and existential reconciliation with HIV/AIDS. Implications for research and practice are discussed through the lens of social justice.
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页数：16
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