The effect of HIV on patients' lives: a phenomenological qualitative study.
Naif S AlzahraniAbdulaziz Mofdy AlmarwaniPublished in: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being (2024)
Saudi patients diagnosed with HIV encounter numerous obstacles in their daily lives. The fear of the future, including concerns such as infecting family members, marriage prospects, employment opportunities, and potential social repercussions, significantly impacts their overall well-being. By understanding the lived experience of HIV patients in Saudi Arabia, healthcare providers and policymakers can better support and enhance the quality of life for this population.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- antiretroviral therapy
- newly diagnosed
- hiv positive
- hepatitis c virus
- prognostic factors
- hiv infected
- human immunodeficiency virus
- mental health
- hiv testing
- south africa
- climate change
- patient reported
- health information
- social media
- patient reported outcomes