Exploring Spiritual and Religious Coping Among PLHIV in a Malaysian Muslim Community: A Qualitative Study.

Aiza Nur Izdihar Zainal-AbidinFarnaza AriffinSiti Fatimah Badlishah-ShamSalmi Razali

Published in: HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.) (2022)

Spirituality and religiosity can be a form of positive coping for PLHIV. This study suggests the need for S/R guidance as well as positive support from healthcare professionals and religious-based organizations for PLHIV. This can have positive effects towards handling of the condition, adherence to treatment and health outcomes.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
social support
healthcare
skeletal muscle
palliative care
combination therapy
insulin resistance
weight loss
smoking cessation