title: Understanding the Irony: Canadian Gay Men Living with HIV/AIDS, Their Catholic Devotion, and Greater Well-being.
abstract: Nine Canadian Catholic HIV-positive gay men were interviewed to obtain a better understanding of why and how they were able to persevere in their faith despite their religion's teachings against homosexuality and contributions to the stigmatization of HIV/AIDS. By examining the lived experiences and personal perspectives of the participants, the study aimed to explore and elucidate the significant role of Catholicism and the Catholic Church both as a continued source of marginalization and oppression, as well as strength and support, for Canadian gay men living with HIV/AIDS today.
authors.affiliation: Community Psychology Program, Faculty of Science, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5, Canada. libo0730@mylaurier.ca.
authors.forename: Renato M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Liboro
authors.affiliation: Community Psychology Program, Faculty of Science, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5, Canada.
authors.forename: Richard T G
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Walsh
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002170:Canada; D002410:Catholicism / Q000523:psychology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012944:Social Support; D013240:Stereotyping
keywords: Canadian; Catholic; Gay men; HIV/AIDS; Well-being