title: Role of spirituality in HIV-infected mothers.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the processes by which HIV-infected mothers manage mothering. A semi-structured guide was used to facilitate discussion from a convenience sample of 15 mothers. The core category was "The Process of Living for My Children." "Leaning on God" was a part of "Taking Care of Myself" and reflected the ways in which the mothers used spiritual aspects to manage mothering and live with HIV infection. Leaning on God was an important tool in managing mothering and self-care. Health care providers can enhance this tool by being aware of their own values and beliefs.
authors.affiliation: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Nursing, Family & Community Health Systems, San Antonio, Texas 78229, USA. walulu@uthscsa.edu
authors.forename: Rosemary N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Walulu
authors.forename: Sara L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Gill
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015146:Midwestern United States; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D012803:Sick Role; D029181:Spirituality