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- The study investigates how HIV/AIDS patients adapt to their condition, focusing on the emotional and practical challenges they face during this process.
- Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 43 patients and identified 6 major themes, highlighting the complexity of their adaptation, symbolized by the phrase "the shadow comes along with the sunshine."
- The findings suggest that interventions should consider the unique and shared aspects of adaptation tasks to improve the adjustment and overall outcomes for those living with HIV/AIDS.
Article Abstract
Objectives: Patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) confront multiple difficulties during the disease adaptation process. Based on the comprehensive task-based adaptation model, this study aims to explore the process and experience of adapting to living with HIV among HIV/AIDS patients and to provide evidence for promoting the adaptation of this population.
Methods: With the design of the phenomenon study, we purposefully recruited 43 HIV/AIDS patients and conducted semi-structural interviews. The qualitative data was analyzed by Van Manen method.
Results: There were 1 307 significant quotes and 6 themes with 14 sub-themes. "The shadow comes along with the sunshine" was proposed to describe the process of adapting to life with HIV. Another 5 themes emerged to represent the tasks as follows: the direction of the mental anchor, the management of physical tasks, social network and support, the occupational dilemma and benefits, and the consideration of the future.
Conclusions: The adapting process possesses both common and personalized characteristics. Future intervention development should address the integrality and interaction of the adaptation tasks, contributing to the positive adaptation outcomes of HIV/AIDS patients.
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