Healthcare needs of people living with human immunodeficiency virus: A qualitative descriptive study

AIM: A better understanding about the health care and support needs is beneficial to maintain the linkage between People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLWH) and healthcare services. This study aims to explore the healthcare needs of PLWH from their perspectives. DESIGN: A qualitative des...

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Autores principales: Ibrahim, Kusman, Herliani, Yusshy Kurnia, Rahayuwati, Laili, Khadijah, Siti, Sutini, Titin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2021
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Research Articles
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8685789/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34554647
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1071
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Sumario:AIM: A better understanding about the health care and support needs is beneficial to maintain the linkage between People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLWH) and healthcare services. This study aims to explore the healthcare needs of PLWH from their perspectives. DESIGN: A qualitative descriptive study design was undertaken in July 2017 to June 2018. METHODS: Fourteen participants were recruited by purposive sampling technique. Face‐to‐face in‐depth interview and focus‐group discussion (FGD) were conducted and analysed using content analysis. RESULTS: Data revealed five themes, namely the needs to be free from stigma and discrimination, strengthen life spirit, have safe sexual practices, social support, and have accessible and affordable healthcare services. CONCLUSION: People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus have their own perspectives on their healthcare needs. Therefore, nurses and other healthcare providers need to explore, understand, and respond to the needs, and incorporate them into comprehensive and holistic care.

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