title: Identifying HIV-Infected Women's Psychosocial Stressors: Findings from a Qualitative Study.
abstract: To inform future psychosocial interventions for HIV-infected women, five focus groups were conducted with 29 HIV-infected women (72% African-American). Sessions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded by two raters. HIV-specific stressors included difficulties with serostatus disclosure, HIV medication adherence, and HIV-related discrimination. Stressors not directly linked to HIV were described as more concerning and included mental health or substance use problems, relationship challenges, caretaking for children or grandchildren, and financial difficulties. Participants suggested that interventions provide social support from other HIV-infected women, consistent case management and social work services, and forums to acquire additional information about HIV and treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Behavioral Sciences & Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University; Center for AIDS Research, Emory University.
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Syracuse University.
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Vanable
authors.affiliation: VA Long Beach Healthcare System.
authors.forename: Jessie D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Naughton
authors.affiliation: The Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital; Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Carey
keywords: HIV-infected women; coping; psychosocial interventions; stress
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