Understanding family support for people living with HIV/AIDS in Yunnan, China.
This study examines how family support affects people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) in China. In-depth, 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.
Li
Li
L
UCLA-NPI Center for Community Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA. lililili@ucla.edu
Wu
Sheng
S
Wu
Zunyou
Z
Sun
Stephanie
S
Cui
Haixia
H
Jia
Manhong
M
D000328:Adult; D002681:China; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D012944:Social Support; D014342:Truth Disclosure