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Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

ISSN: 2155-6113

Open Access

Ackerman ML

Department of Psychology, Northcentral University, San Diego, California, USA

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  • 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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