Lived Experiences of Women with HIV/AIDS: A Qualitative Analysis
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HIV/AIDS, Experiences, Women, Qualitative StudyAbstract
The goal of the current study was to get an understanding of the experiences of women living with HIV/AIDS in Pakistan. Data were collected using a qualitative technique through personal one-on-one interviews with eleven women. These interviews generated descriptions of individuals' experiences, relationships, and day-to-day events faced by women. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The findings were dealt in light of the reoccurring themes emerged from data. It further contributed in understanding the nature and perspectives of different phenomenon experienced by women living with HIV/AIDS. The findings revealed five primary themes of emotional disturbances, social life experiences, treatment issues, fear of loss or death, and a desire to begin a new life. The findings of the study revealed that individuals who suffer from some terminal illness like HIV take it as unpleasant phenomena interfering in their daily life experiences. Further, the diagnosis not only causes severe psychological pressures for women but it also become a source of stigma from the family and society.
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