Ways of coping with AIDS: opinion of mothers with HIV children

Authors

  • Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva Rio Grande do Norte Federal University
  • Vera Maria da Rocha Rio Grande do Norte Federal University
  • Rejane Marie Barbosa Davim Rio Grande do Norte Federal University
  • Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres Rio Grande do Norte Federal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200014

Keywords:

HIV, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, HIV seropositivity, mothers, coping behavior

Abstract

The research aims at identifying strategies of coping with AIDS used by mothers of HIV positive children to live better with their children's disease. The method used was a descriptive qualitative study. Thirty-three structured interviews were conducted with HIV positive women voluntaries and registered as users in the clinic of the public hospital of reference for the treatment of AIDS in Natal/RN. For data analysis, the method used was thematic content analysis. From the analysis, prevalent categories regarding forms of facing AIDS came up, they were: overprotection and fear; donation; hope; religious belief; underestimation of HIV; hiding the diagnosis; and resignation. This study shows that despite AIDS limitations and barriers, relatives develop strategies that make it possible to face every day problems and live better with it.

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Published

2008-04-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Ways of coping with AIDS: opinion of mothers with HIV children. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(2), 260-265. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200014