Self-Care Behaviors of African American Women Living With HIV: A Qualitative Perspective

被引:23
作者
Tufts, Kimberly Adams [1 ]
Wessell, Judy
Kearney, Tanya [2 ]
机构
[1] Old Dominion Univ, Sch Nursing, Norfolk, VA 23529 USA
[2] Eastern Virginia Med Sch, HIV AIDS Resource Ctr, Norfolk, VA 23501 USA
来源
JANAC-JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF NURSES IN AIDS CARE | 2010年 / 21卷 / 01期
关键词
African American women; HIV-infected pampering; peer education; self-care; social support; spirituality; SOCIAL SUPPORT; MEDICATION ADHERENCE; SUBSTANCE-ABUSE; STRATEGIES; MANAGEMENT; SYMPTOMS; THERAPY; ILLNESS; STIGMA; LIFE;
D O I
10.1016/j.jana.2009.07.006
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Significant numbers of African American (AA) women have been diagnosed with HIV over the past decade. HIV may be viewed as a chronic condition that can be actively managed through the use of self-care behaviors, yet little is known about how these women define self-care (SC) for themselves, and still less is known about what facilitates and hinders SC behaviors among these women. This article highlights the results of a qualitative research study undertaken with AA women living with HIV in a metropolitan city in the southeastern United States. The objective of this study was to systematically collect data about the SC experiences of these women. Focus group methodology was used. Content analysis of the data was conducted. Two primary domains emerged: do what the doctor says and living healthy. SC activities included seeking social support, managing disclosure, engaging in pampering, taking part in religious customs, and maintaining recovery.
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