Explore the Self-Care and Lifestyle Modification of People Living with HIV Infection - Descriptive Analysis

Padmavathy Murugan; Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran; Kannan Kasinathan; Duraikannu Anandhi; Malathi Dhakhnamoorthy; Athya Farheen Mohammed Sulthan

doi:10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2042

Explore the Self-Care and Lifestyle Modification of People Living with HIV Infection - Descriptive Analysis

Author(s)	Padmavathy Murugan, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Kannan Kasinathan, Duraikannu Anandhi, Malathi Dhakhnamoorthy, Athya Farheen Mohammed Sulthan
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection remains a global health challenge, affecting millions of individuals across diverse communities. As medical advancements continue to improve the prognosis for those living with HIV, the significance of self-care and lifestyle modification in managing the condition has become increasingly apparent. This qualitative study seeks to delve into the intricacies of the self-care practices and lifestyle modifications adopted by people living with HIV infection, aiming to contribute valuable insights to the existing body of knowledge. Methods: Data collected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique, the researcher adopted a qualitative research design from 10 patients attending ART Center, RGGH, Chennai-03.The tools include the background variables, self care practices of patients with HIV also analyzed here. The data were entered into SPSS (version – 20.0) for windows and descriptive statistics were performed. Results: Majority of them were males, married and completed some technical education , not insured for health , diagnosed for HIV within 1 to 5 years ago and not on ART. Half of them belonged to the age group of 35-44 years, unemployed and not aware of any support groups or counselling groups related to HIV. Self-care practices were identified subsumed under four (3) main themes. Conclusion: Self-care practices undermine efforts to effectively abate the spread and burden of HIV and reduce AIDS-related mortality. Therefore, there is need for sensitization campaigns on the benefits of ART and the risks associated with widespread self-prescription of antibiotics and use of scientifically unproven herbal remedies.
Keywords	Self care practices, life style modifications, HIV patients.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025
Published On	2025-02-24
Cite This	Explore the Self-Care and Lifestyle Modification of People Living with HIV Infection - Descriptive Analysis - Padmavathy Murugan, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Kannan Kasinathan, Duraikannu Anandhi, Malathi Dhakhnamoorthy, Athya Farheen Mohammed Sulthan - IJSAT Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025. DOI 10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2042
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2042
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g8595d

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