Women's Health Nursing (여성건강간호학회지)

Korean Society of Women Health Nursing (한국여성건강간호학회)
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Life Experiences of Korean Men with HIV/AIDS

HIV 감염자의 삶에 관한 연구

  • Park, Young-Sook (College of Nursing, Seoul National University) ;
  • Oh, Yoon-Hee (Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Seoul National University)
  • 박영숙 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 오윤희 (서울대학교 대학원 간호학과)
  • Published : 2005.06.20
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to illuminate the life experiences of 10 Korean men with HIV. Method: This is qualitative research using a grounded theory methodology. Result: A core category - enduring under the yoke of HIV and 5 subcategories emerged: Accepting the fact of HIV infection unwillingly with shock, Conflict between the secret concealment and disclosure, Resisting social prejudice and discrimination, Change of the daily life and management of health, Remembering their past lives without HIV and reconstructing their own lives with HIV. Conclusion: The findings contributed to understanding the HIV/AIDS illness experiences among men with hetero & homo sexuality, and revealing the prejudice against HIV in Korean society. The results have very important implications for health care professionals working with HIV-positive men.

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