Department of Psychology, Northcentral University, San Diego, California, USA
Research Article
The Issues of HIV Stigma Facing HIV Positive Gay Men & How They Cope Through the Mechanisms of Resilience: A Qualitative Phenomenological Transcendental Study
Author(s): Gigliello J* and Ackerman ML
Men who have sex with men are at a heightened risk for contracting HIV as stigma is a worldwide problem
resulting in negative physical and psychological challenges. Resilience mitigates these. Study utilized a qualitative,
phenomenological, transcendental method to develop understanding the lived experiences of gay men regarding
resilience mechanisms used to cope with stigma and the impacts managing stigma. Twelve HIV positive men
participated in open ended interviews. Age ranged from 33-61 and years with HIV disease from 6 to 31 years. Analyses
included manual coding and qualitative software. Results demonstrated coping mechanisms of strong support
systems, education, and chronic illness not death, fostered resilience. Mechanism impacts showed self-care, location,
keeping busy, struggles which brought strength, and spirituality/God/prayer assisted in manag.. Read More»
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