Exploring the experience of people living with HIV in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Date of Publication

1-2010

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology Major in Clinical Counseling

Subject Categories

Counseling Psychology | Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Nancy C. Rayos

Defense Panel Chair

Carmelita P. Pabiton

Defense Panel Member

Barbara Wong-Fernandez
Ma. Alicia Bustos-Orosa
Alicia F. Estrellado
Elena V. Morado

Abstract/Summary

This study explored the experiences of people living with HIV in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Ten (10) persons infected with HIV (five males and five females, ranging in age from 26 to 38) participated in the study. The researcher used a case study research design, and collected data through in-depth interviews and observation. The content analysis of the data revealed that the participants experienced negative feelings, thoughts, and behaviors after learning of their HIV infection and disclosing their condition to others. The respondents blamed themselves for the infection that made them subject to discrimination. Their parents and siblings continued to love and support them but they felt abandoned by others. Because of their condition, they felt depressed, isolated, and suicidal. In addition, they experienced guilt, anger, and shame. To minimize the negative impacts of these feelings, the respondents found their own coping strategies which depended on how stressful the situation was for them. The more the respondents felt depressed, the more aggressively they behaved to cope with the HIV infection. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher proposed a counseling intervention program.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG004827

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

viii, 213 leaves, 28 cm.

Keywords

HIV-positive persons—Vietnam—Ho Chi Minh City—Social conditions; HIV-positive persons—Vietnam—Ho Chi Minh City—Psychology

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