Abstract / Excerpt:

This research study used a qualitative phenomenological design about the lived experiences of People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV) in Davao City. There were eleven respondents consisting of seven males, three females and one transgender all coming from the "Clinic" under the Davao City Health Office selected through snow ball sampling. FGD were conducted among the respondents and data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Findings describing the lived experiences of PLHIV revealed five emergent themes for intent number 1: physical changes, behavioral changes, emotional changes, lifestyle changes, and spiritual changes, five emergent themes for intent number 2: fear, discrimination, renewal of faith, pity, and acceptance, and five emergent themes for intent number 3: fear, self-blame, sadness and anger, regrets, and sacrifice. Interestingly, the results showed that lifestyle changes are warranted to prolong their lives. Discrimination and disclosure have huge impacts on their lives. The researchers recommend that misconceptions about the infection should corrected and rightful disclosure of PLHIVs to the trusted select be promoted if they have not disclosed to anyone. Medical professionals should also be reminded on confidentiality, privacy, and empathy.

Keywords: lived experiences, people living with human immunodeficiency.

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Source Institution	Ateneo de Davao University
Unit	Nursing
Authors	Jhoana Paula Mae T. Bautista, Alex Ivan Juneforth G. Bolor, Janis Sushmita Marie Q. Jamora, Jonah M. Venancio, Danisse Izra C. Viernes
Page Count	14
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	October 1, 2015
Tags	HIV, PLHIV, human immunodeficiency, lived experiences, people living with human immunodeficiency

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