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Wei Ruan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the sense of Familial Responsibility of plhivs in the rural areas of western china
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2013Co-Authors: Shaoru Zhang, Chao Wei, Li Shao, Wei RuanAbstract:In this paper, we explore the strong Familial Responsibility sense of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in rural western China, based on the data obtained from in-depth interviews. The data show that PLHIV were coping positively with a poor family economic status, caring for their family more than themselves, and taking concrete steps to fulfill their Familial obligations. However, unique economic, cultural, and social factors exert negative impact on their ability to achieve their aims. The findings from our study illustrate that proper governmental and social interventions should be launched based on the actual situation and needs of local PLHIV and their families.
Luo Sha-sha - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Personal Experiences of HIV/AIDS Patients in Rural Areas of Western China
AIDS patient care and STDs, 2010Co-Authors: Zhang Shao-ru, Yan Hong, Li Xiao-hong, Pan Jian-ping, Yao Wan-xia, Zhang Hua, Luo Sha-shaAbstract:Abstract Because of unique economic, cultural, and social factors, the personal experiences of HIV/AIDS patients in the rural areas of western China are not well understood. The aim of this study was to explore HIV/AIDS patients' thoughts and personal experiences in the environment and conditions of rural western China. Sixteen HIV/AIDS patients from remote western areas of China were interviewed by using an established qualitative method, during April to June 2008. The interviews were transcribed, and the findings were extracted after the interview content was read, classified, and analyzed repeatedly. We uncovered five general categories of personal experiences: worsening of family economic status, profound influence of traditional village culture, the family as the dynamic of surviving, an enhanced sense of Familial Responsibility, and dramatic psychological changes. The results of this study can provide useful information to assist health care professionals in China in their efforts to improve the gen...
Fujie Zhang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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"You must take the medications for you and for me": family caregivers promoting HIV medication adherence in China.
AIDS patient care and STDs, 2011Co-Authors: Karen I. Fredriksen-goldsen, Chengshi Shiu, Helene Starks, Wei Ti Chen, Jane M. Simoni, Hyun-jun Kim, Cynthia Pearson, Hongxin Zhao, Fujie ZhangAbstract:China is experiencing a rapid increase in the incidence of HIV infections, which it is addressing proactively with broad implementation of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Within a cultural context extolling Familial Responsibility, family caregiving may be an important component to promote medication adherence for persons living with HIV in China. Based on 20 qualitative interviews with persons living with HIV and their family caregivers and a cross-sectional survey with 113 adults receiving HIV care at Beijing's Ditan outpatient clinic, this mixed-methods study examines family caregivers' role in promoting adherence to ART. Building upon a conceptual model of adherence, this article explores the role of family members in supporting four key components enhancing adherence (i.e., access, knowledge, motivation, and proximal cue to action). Patients with family caregiving support report superior ART adherence. Also, gender (being female) and less time since ART initiation are significantly related to superior adherence. Since Chinese cultural values emphasize family care, future work on adherence promotion in China will want to consider the systematic incorporation of family members.
Shaoru Zhang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the sense of Familial Responsibility of plhivs in the rural areas of western china
Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids\ hiv, 2013Co-Authors: Shaoru Zhang, Chao Wei, Li Shao, Wei RuanAbstract:In this paper, we explore the strong Familial Responsibility sense of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in rural western China, based on the data obtained from in-depth interviews. The data show that PLHIV were coping positively with a poor family economic status, caring for their family more than themselves, and taking concrete steps to fulfill their Familial obligations. However, unique economic, cultural, and social factors exert negative impact on their ability to achieve their aims. The findings from our study illustrate that proper governmental and social interventions should be launched based on the actual situation and needs of local PLHIV and their families.
Zhang Shao-ru - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Personal Experiences of HIV/AIDS Patients in Rural Areas of Western China
AIDS patient care and STDs, 2010Co-Authors: Zhang Shao-ru, Yan Hong, Li Xiao-hong, Pan Jian-ping, Yao Wan-xia, Zhang Hua, Luo Sha-shaAbstract:Abstract Because of unique economic, cultural, and social factors, the personal experiences of HIV/AIDS patients in the rural areas of western China are not well understood. The aim of this study was to explore HIV/AIDS patients' thoughts and personal experiences in the environment and conditions of rural western China. Sixteen HIV/AIDS patients from remote western areas of China were interviewed by using an established qualitative method, during April to June 2008. The interviews were transcribed, and the findings were extracted after the interview content was read, classified, and analyzed repeatedly. We uncovered five general categories of personal experiences: worsening of family economic status, profound influence of traditional village culture, the family as the dynamic of surviving, an enhanced sense of Familial Responsibility, and dramatic psychological changes. The results of this study can provide useful information to assist health care professionals in China in their efforts to improve the gen...
