The lived experiences of Winnipeg women with HIV/AIDS

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dc.contributor.authorNicolas, Suzanne J. M.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-12-08T18:55:24Z
dc.date.available2009-12-08T18:55:24Z
dc.date.issued1996en_US
dc.degree.disciplineNursingen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Nursing (M.N.)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and describe Winnipeg women's experiences living with the human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV) and the acquired immuodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). An interpretive research approach provided the basis for the research design. The Mandala Model of Health was used as the framework for the study. In-depth interviews were conducted with five Winnipeg women living with HIV/AIDS. Data collection consisted of unstructured face to face interviews. An interpretive or hermeneutic method provided the basis for the data analysis. Six major themes emerged following analysis which included: health related issues, marital/partner relationships, child and family issues, occupation, social network, and coping with the illness. These issues and concerns are not necessarily specific to women, however, women's experiences with HIV and AIDS are inseparably linked to their experiences as women. Implications for nursing practice, education, and research were discussed. The study revealed the need to provide more knowledge based care and support to women living with HIV/AIDS. Continuing education, increased curriculum content related to this topic, and keeping current with the latest development in the management and treatments is needed. Further research is necessary in all domains of women's health as it relates to HIV/AIDS.en_US
dc.format.extentix, 103 leavesen_US
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dc.identifier(Sirsi) AJL-5633en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/3757
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.rightsThe reproduction of this thesis has been made available by authority of the copyright owner solely for the purpose of private study and research, and may only be reproduced and copied as permitted by copyright laws or with express written authorization from the copyright owner.en_US
dc.titleThe lived experiences of Winnipeg women with HIV/AIDSen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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