title: The impact, meaning, and challenges of work: perspectives of individuals with HIV/AIDS.
abstract: This study used a qualitative methodology to examine the work needs and experiences of 29 individuals with HIV/AIDS. Findings revealed the value and significance of employment, concerns related to social security benefits and discrimination, informal and formal supports and barriers, and the needs of unemployed compared with employed individuals. Implications consider the best methods of helping individuals with HIV/AIDS obtain or maintain employment.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts, 100 Morrisey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125, USA. ajtimmons@earthlink.net
authors.forename: Jaimie Ciulla
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Timmons
authors.forename: Sheila Lynch
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Fesko
mesh_terms: D001290:Attitude; D016832:Employment, Supported / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology*; D017144:Focus Groups; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000191:economics* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011287:Prejudice; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits / Q000145:classification; D012943:Social Security / Q000191:economics; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States; D014937:Work / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology