| Stressors and sources of support: the perceptions and experiences of newly diagnosed Latino youth living with HIV. | |
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PMID: 22536931 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Little is known of the experience of Latino youth with HIV infection in the United States, especially with respect to stressors and how these youth cope with said stressors. This study reports on a subset (Latino/Hispanic self-identified youth, n=14) of qualitatively interviewed youth (n=30), both in individual interviews and in focus group discussion settings, aware of their HIV diagnosis for 12-24 months (mean: 16.7 months; standard deviation [SD], 4.89) Youth were 16-24 years old (M=21.5 years), female (43%) and males (57%). Youth were recruited from three cities: Chicago, New York, and San Juan (Puerto Rico). Interviews of Latinos (n=14) were reviewed for sources of stressors and support. Seven themes emerged in analyzing stated sources of stressors: (1) initial psychosocial responses to HIV diagnosis, (2) disclosure to family and friends, (3) stigma related to receiving an HIV diagnosis, (4) body image and concerns of the physical changes associated with HIV and antiretroviral medications, (5) taking antiretroviral medications and side effects, (6) the disruption of their future life goals, and (7) reproductive health concerns. Identified sources of support and coping were described including; gaining appreciation for what matters in life, adapting and developing achievable goals, reordering priorities and relying on religion and spiritual beliefs for health outcomes. The information gathered is from individual interviews and from focus group discussions can be used to increase the understanding of this understudied population while improving services to engage and retain these youth in care. |
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Authors:
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Jaime Martinez; Diana Lemos; Sybil Hosek; |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AIDS patient care and STDs Volume: 26 ISSN: 1557-7449 ISO Abbreviation: AIDS Patient Care STDS Publication Date: 2012 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-04-27 Completed Date: 2012-07-27 Revised Date: 2013-06-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9607225 Medline TA: AIDS Patient Care STDS Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 281-90 Citation Subset: IM; X |
Affiliation:
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Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA. jmart312@aol.com |
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Adaptation, Psychological Adolescent Adolescent Behavior* Attitude to Health Body Image Female HIV Seropositivity / drug therapy, epidemiology* Hispanic Americans / statistics & numerical data* Humans Male Reproductive Health Social Support* Stress, Psychological / epidemiology* Truth Disclosure United States / epidemiology Young Adult |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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5 U01 HD 40474/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; 5 U01HD40533/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; P30 AI082151/AI/NIAID NIH HHS |
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