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Experiences and support needs of poverty-stricken people living with HIV in the Potchefstroom district in South Africa.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17570300     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study was undertaken to address the lack of support for poverty-stricken people living with HIV that was identified in the Potchefstroom district in the North-West Province in South Africa. A qualitative phenomenological design was used to explore the experience, identify the support needs, and formulate guidelines for effective support for poverty-stricken people living with HIV. A total of 25 in-depth interviews guided by two central questions resulted in the following themes: facilitative and impeding experiences of poverty-stricken people living with HIV, basic needs, psychosocial needs, cultural-spiritual needs, and self-actualization needs. The experience of poverty-stricken people living with HIV in the Potchefstroom district is closely related to their support needs. To address these needs holistically and to enhance the quality of life of poverty-stricken people living with HIV, the needs should first be addressed individually. Following that, the collective needs can be addressed by a support system.
Authors:
Anita T Feitsma; Magdalena P Koen; Abel J Pienaar; Catharina S Minnie
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1055-3290     ISO Abbreviation:  J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care     Publication Date:    2007 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-06-15     Completed Date:  2007-08-31     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9111870     Medline TA:  J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  55-64     Citation Subset:  IM; N; X    
Affiliation:
School of Nursing Science, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Guidelines as Topic
HIV Infections* / economics,  psychology
Health Services Needs and Demand*
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Middle Aged
Poverty*
Quality of Life
Social Support*
South Africa

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