Lived experiences of adults with HIV/AIDS on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in a selected compound of Lusaka distict, Zambia.
| dc.contributor.author | Nyirenda, Phyllis M. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-10-31T09:28:51Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-10-31T09:28:51Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
| dc.description | Thesis of Master of Science in Counseling. | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study examined the lived experiences of adults with HIV and AIDS on Anti-Retroviral therapy in selected compounds of Lusaka. The study addressed the question, “What are the contextually lived experiences of adults with HIV and AIDS on ARVs?” The objectives of the study were threefold; firstly, explore the lived experiences of adults with HIV and AIDS on ARVs therapy; secondly, to establish factors that might have led to current lived experiences among individuals living with HIV and AIDS on ARV therapy and thirdly, to ascertain coping strategies being used in the management of lived experiences of adults with HIV and AIDS on ARVs therapy. An interpretive phenomenological design supported by qualitative approaches was used in the study. A sample of 12 adults between the age of 26-53 living with HIV and AIDS on ART was purposively selected from the population in a selected compound of Lusaka in Zambia. The research instruments used in the study was interview guides and observation and checklists. In data processing, qualitative technique of thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that adults living with HIV/AIDS on ART experienced physical changes such as reduced sexual behaviour; enhanced body structure; frequent fatigue and other physical illness. The study also noted that the outlook on their illness and their lives both in the past and present tended to be negative. They depicted fear, pain, sadness and anxiety in their lived experiences. Further, the study showed that there were anxious about their own death due to illness which included knowing their own HIV status and severe health problems. It was noted during the study that the respondents also experienced sychological related issues such as anger, uncertainty, guilt, confusion and depression. Respondents also lived a life of always taking ART as a fundamental part of their everyday life. The respondents had good experiences of HIV treatment at their clinics and some commended some support network groups for their support in terms of emotional and material support. The study recommended regular support financially for the adults living with HIV and AIDS on ART in order for them to meet the cost of transport to and from the clinics and as well as support to help with regard to social, material, spiritual and psychological need as they live with their condition. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/8954 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | The University of Zambia | |
| dc.title | Lived experiences of adults with HIV/AIDS on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in a selected compound of Lusaka distict, Zambia. | |
| dc.type | Thesis |