Stories of African HIV+ Women Living in Poverty.
In this study researchers explored the daily experiences of HIV+ women living in Kibera, Kenya. Using a convergence of narrative, feminist, and indigenous approaches, we engaged in individual in-depth interviews with nine HIV+ women. Interpretive storylines include the following: Being an African woman; If I sit there, that 10 bob won't come; If I die, who will take care of my children?; I am stigma; They just come to you; Being up, feeling down, and stress-up; and Living with HIV is a challenge. We present our findings to provide evidence-based insights to better support HIV+ women living in poverty.
a Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Victoria , Victoria , British Columbia , Canada.
Samaya
S
VanTyler
Laurene
L
Sheilds
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007630:Kenya; D008016:Life Change Events; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology; D011203:Poverty; D036301:Qualitative Research; D057545:Social Stigma; D017805:Widowhood / Q000523:psychology; D014930:Women / Q000523:psychology*
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents