The Metamorphosis of People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

The Metamorphosis of People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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The present study aimed to investigate the lived experiences of being HIV positive; to describe common themes of experiences of being HIV positive; and to analyze the NATURAL CONTROL HAIR SPRAY meaning of experiences of being HIV positive.The participants of this study were five HIV-positive men under the care of the Department of Health (DOH) Region VI in Iloilo City.Specifically, they belonged to the United Western Visayas Incorporated (UWVI), a community-based group of people living with HIV (PLHIV) based in Iloilo and operating in Panay and Guimaras areas.

Narrative writing encouraged the participants to rummage through emotions tied to being HIV positive.This gave them the chance to revisit strong feelings without divulging their identities, thus protecting their anonymity.Eight main textural themes emerged from the lived experiences of these men, namely: disclosure of HIV-positive status; stigma and discrimination attached to HIV; social support from family, friends, and others; depression accompanying the diagnosis; the physical symptoms experienced during seroconversion; antiretroviral therapy after the diagnosis; and HIV advocacy with UWVI.

These HIV positive men have metamorphosed, from the acceptance of their HIV positive status to reinventing their new reality and finding purpose through their HIV advocacy.The Fasteners findings suggest implications for supportive counseling to provide empathy, support and encouragement, and developing specific coping strategies with PLHIV.