Are online support groups always beneficial? A qualitative exploration of the empowering and disempowering processes of participation within HIV/AIDS-related online support groups

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Are online support groups always beneficial? A qualitative exploration of the empowering and disempowering processes of participation within HIV/AIDS-related online support groups

BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is one of the leading concerns in healthcare. Individuals living with HIV/AIDS are often confronted with tremendous physical and psychosocial challenges. Online support groups can provide a valuable source of i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Mo, Phoenix K.H., Coulson, Neil S.
Format:	Article
Published:	Elsevier 2014
Subjects:	Empowerment HIV/AIDS Internet Online support groups Disadvantage
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/41590/

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