Examining Stigma and Disclosure Among Women With HIV in the Southern United States : Qualitative Study Guided by the Adaptive Leadership Framework for Chronic Illness

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ABSTRACT: Stigma is a fundamental cause of health inequities. Guided by the Adaptive Leadership Framework for Chronic Illness (ALFCI), this descriptive qualitative study explored the challenges of stigma and disclosure experienced by women with HIV (WWH) in the Southern United States. A convenience sample of 22 WWH aged 36 to 62 years were interviewed for this study. Analysis of participant interviews revealed that WWH face a multitude of stigma-related technical and adaptive challenges, which are consistent with the ALFCI. Once identified, technical challenges, such as recognizing the need for support, lack of trust, and fear of rejection, can be overcome by technical work, including providing assistance with HIV disclosure and building a trusted network. By identifying specific adaptive and technical challenges faced by WWH and engaging in technical and adaptive work, the WWH and the provider can reduce the fear of disclosure and the effect of stigma.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:34

Enthalten in:

The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC - 34(2023), 1 vom: 15. Jan., Seite 113-124

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

McMillian-Bohler, Jacquelyn M [VerfasserIn]
Holt, Lauren [VerfasserIn]
Adimora, Adaora A [VerfasserIn]
Bailey, Donald Chip E [VerfasserIn]
Johnson, Ragan [VerfasserIn]
Koch, Amie [VerfasserIn]
McGee, Kara [VerfasserIn]
Ramirez, Catalina [VerfasserIn]
Randolph, Schenita D [VerfasserIn]
Ritchwood, Tiarney D [VerfasserIn]
Relf, Michael V [VerfasserIn]

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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

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Date Completed 23.01.2023

Date Revised 01.02.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/JNC.0000000000000354

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NLM343826348