Family responses to HIV/AIDS in Mexico

Castro, Roberto; Orozco, Emanuel; Aggleton, Peter; Eroza, Enrique; Hernández, Juan J. Martínez

doi:10.1016/s0277-9536(98)00193-2

Cited by 25 publications

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“…Previous research studies have also shown that disclosure of HIV and AIDS status to family members' results in greater social and emotional support for PLWHA [6,28]. Other studies have found that the support provided by family members make multiple levels of positive impact on both PLWHA and family relationships [29].…”

Section: Family Systems As Sources Of Supportmentioning

confidence: 97%

Family Systems and HIV/AIDS in South Africa

Iwelunmor

Airhihenbuwa

Okoror

et al. 2008

Int Q Community Health Educ

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This study examines the role of family in the care and support of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) as a way of reducing the burden of stigma in the family. The PEN-3 model provided the cultural framework for this study. Data were drawn from participants' responses in 27 focus groups interviews conducted in South Africa. Participants were asked to discuss experiences of people living with HIV and AIDS in the family. The results highlight the positive and supportive aspects of the family, acknowledge the existential and unique aspects, and discuss the negative experiences shared by participants. This study's findings stress the need to take into account families' experiences with HIV and AIDS in the development of interventions aimed at reducing the burden of the disease on family systems and improving care and support for PLWHA.

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Section: Family Systems As Sources Of Supportmentioning

confidence: 97%

Family Systems and HIV/AIDS in South Africa

Iwelunmor

Airhihenbuwa

Okoror

et al. 2008

Int Q Community Health Educ

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“…In Thailand, as well as many other countries, families affected by HIV/AIDS provide psychological and economic support to their infected family members (Manopaiboon et al, 1998). On the other hand, in a study conducted in Mexico, Castro et al (1998) argued that the majority of family members displayed negative responses to a family member's HIV diagnosis. In this case, HIV became a catalyst of pre-existing family conflicts.…”

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confidence: 99%

Understanding Family Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Yunnan, China

et al. 2006

AIDS Behav

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This study examines how family support affects people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) in China. Indepth, semi-structured interviews (n=30) were conducted with people living with HIV/AIDS who were infected through different routes (e.g., intravenous drug use, sex) and of different age groups. Findings showed that all of the participants were in great need of help and the primary source of support came from their families. Family support included financial assistance, support in the disclosure process, daily routine activities, medical assistance, or psychological support. This study illustrates that the support provided by family makes multiple levels of positive impact on people living with HIV/AIDS, suggesting the importance of including families in HIV/AIDS interventions.

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“…The AIDS epidemic is now in its third decade affecting both infected people and their families (Baylies, 2000;Castro et al, 1998;Goldie et al, 2000;Schuster et al, 2000). Due to the stigma associated with the HIV disease, disclosure of HIV infection is an anxiety-provoking decision for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in HIV affected families (DeMatteo et al, 2002;Pequegnat, 2000).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Previous studies have not found a consistent association between HIV disclosure and support received or satisfaction with support from family members, suggesting that family support may not necessarily be gained after disclosure (Kimberly & Serovich, 1996;Petrak et al, 2001). A 'double crisis' could occur if a family discovered a second and unexpected revelation at the time of HIV disclosure, such as homosexuality, bisexuality, infidelity, or drug use (Castro et al, 1998;Pequegnat, 2000). The impacts of HIV disclosure in affected families may vary following the different modes of transmission.…”

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Differences in HIV disclosure by modes of transmission in Taiwanese families

Lee

Hsu³

et al. 2007

AIDS Care

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HIV serostatus disclosure is a crucial decision, and often perceived as a double-edged sword for people living with HIV. This study was intended to determine the extent of disclosure according to interpersonal relationships, compare the characteristics of disclosure by modes of HIV transmission, and to describe perceived consequences after disclosure to Taiwanese families. Data were collected by in-depth interviews and chart reviews at HIV primary care clinics in a university hospital in southern Taiwan from 2004 to 2005. Of 105 male participants interviewed, 76 (72.4%) had disclosed their HIV status to at least one person, including 62% to an immediate family member and 21% to friends. The HIV disclosure rates were different in three groups divided by modes of transmission, 36% in men having sex with men (MSM), 34% in heterosexuals, and 21% in injection drug users (IDUs). MSM were more likely than heterosexual men or male IDUs to disclose their HIV status directly to friends immediately after leaning of their HIV diagnosis. Heterosexual men and male injection drug users often disclosed to their immediate families a few days after obtaining an HIV diagnosis. Perceived consequences after disclosure included: increased substantial support from family, assistance with medical and healthcare, encouragement of living positively with HIV, being rejected, treated as contagion, and condemnation. Disclosure of HIV-positive status in a family-oriented Taiwanese society is a complex process and different by the modes of transmission.

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Family responses to HIV/AIDS in Mexico

Cited by 25 publications

References 21 publications

Family Systems and HIV/AIDS in South Africa

Family Systems and HIV/AIDS in South Africa

Understanding Family Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Yunnan, China

Differences in HIV disclosure by modes of transmission in Taiwanese families

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