The Experiences And Challenges In Caring For HIV/AIDS Patients: A Qualitative Exploration Among Muslim Family Caregivers In Malaysia

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spelling 8301 https://intelek.unisza.edu.my/intelek/pages/view.php?ref=8301 https://intelek.unisza.edu.my/intelek/pages/search.php?search=!collection407072 Restricted Document Article Journal application/pdf 11 Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 20 Paper Capture Plug-in 1.7 Nitro Pro 2022-01-03 15:44:01 4330-01-FH02-PPKKH-14-00394.pdf UniSZA Private Access The Experiences And Challenges In Caring For HIV/AIDS Patients: A Qualitative Exploration Among Muslim Family Caregivers In Malaysia ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Objective: The family caregiver has a pivotal role in the management of HIV/AIDS patients and their well-being is consequently crucial as it could impact negatively on the quality of caregiving. This preliminary qualitative investigation intended to explore and describe the challenges and experiences of HIV/AIDS family caregivers in Terengganu, Malaysia. Methods: A convenient sample of family caregivers of HIV/AIDS patients who were aware of the diagnosis was enrolled. Recruitment was conducted in Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia and semi-structured interviews were used. Results: Results were transcribed into verbatim before being subjected to analysis. Twelve Muslim caregivers consented participation (age range = 18.0 - 81.0; female = 75.0%, mother/wife = 50.0%; married = 83.3%; ≤ primary school = 50.0%; and self-employed = 66.7%). The four major themes that emerged were challenges of caregiving, financial issues, stigma and discrimination, and support for caregivers. Additionally, caregivers did mention several positive aspects of their caregiving role including satisfaction from helping family member and improved family relationships. Conclusion: A variety of life aspects were negatively affected by caring for HIV patients, thus requiring a multidisciplinary approach to address such issues. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 15 (2): July – December 2014: 120-130. 15 2 120-130
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summary Objective: The family caregiver has a pivotal role in the management of HIV/AIDS patients and their well-being is consequently crucial as it could impact negatively on the quality of caregiving. This preliminary qualitative investigation intended to explore and describe the challenges and experiences of HIV/AIDS family caregivers in Terengganu, Malaysia. Methods: A convenient sample of family caregivers of HIV/AIDS patients who were aware of the diagnosis was enrolled. Recruitment was conducted in Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia and semi-structured interviews were used. Results: Results were transcribed into verbatim before being subjected to analysis. Twelve Muslim caregivers consented participation (age range = 18.0 - 81.0; female = 75.0%, mother/wife = 50.0%; married = 83.3%; ≤ primary school = 50.0%; and self-employed = 66.7%). The four major themes that emerged were challenges of caregiving, financial issues, stigma and discrimination, and support for caregivers. Additionally, caregivers did mention several positive aspects of their caregiving role including satisfaction from helping family member and improved family relationships. Conclusion: A variety of life aspects were negatively affected by caring for HIV patients, thus requiring a multidisciplinary approach to address such issues. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 15 (2): July – December 2014: 120-130.
title The Experiences And Challenges In Caring For HIV/AIDS Patients: A Qualitative Exploration Among Muslim Family Caregivers In Malaysia
title_full The Experiences And Challenges In Caring For HIV/AIDS Patients: A Qualitative Exploration Among Muslim Family Caregivers In Malaysia
title_fullStr The Experiences And Challenges In Caring For HIV/AIDS Patients: A Qualitative Exploration Among Muslim Family Caregivers In Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed The Experiences And Challenges In Caring For HIV/AIDS Patients: A Qualitative Exploration Among Muslim Family Caregivers In Malaysia
title_short The Experiences And Challenges In Caring For HIV/AIDS Patients: A Qualitative Exploration Among Muslim Family Caregivers In Malaysia
title_sort experiences and challenges in caring for hiv/aids patients: a qualitative exploration among muslim family caregivers in malaysia