Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: Moreover, caregiving affected the caregivers' health and demanded changes in their lifestyles.This research also demonstrated that HIV/AIDS related stigma is a barrier to caregivers' efforts to seek support.However, caregivers utilized various coping strategies such as accepting the situation, thinking positively, minimizing stress, and managing the financial to cope with caregiving.The positive consequences of caregiving suggest that caring for PLWAs can result in a deeper meaning of life for the caregivers.They reported an abiding sense of fulfillment that was associated with loving humankind, self-value, and knowledge gained through their experiences.Finally, caregivers need support and understanding from their families, the health care providers, and the Thai government.The results of this study have substantive implications for the understanding of the impact of caregiving upon family members providing assistance to PLWAs.
Author: Niranart Vithayachockitikhun
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Language: English
Topic: Nursing care and research
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2284208771