“A journey towards acceptance”: The process of adapting to life with HIV in Greece. A Qualitative study

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The determinants of willingness to care for people living with HIV‐AIDS: A cross‐sectional study in Indonesia

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The acceptance of people living with HIV-AIDS (PLHA) within the community is still a problem that should be highlighted and addressed (Fitriyani & Waluyo, 2019). Bringing attention to this problem could also have an impact on the community's willingness to help and care for PLHA (Stroumpouki et al, 2020). The operational definition of caring, in this case, not only refers to caring for PLHA who are sick but also to being willing to provide the support, attention, information, assistance and acceptance that allow PLHA to live healthily (Watson, 2002;You et al, 2013).

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An exploration of the quality of life of people living with HIV in Greece: Challenges and opportunities

“…The current study indicates that loneliness can sometimes result from a negative disclosure experience or being unable to move on and ‘hitting a wall’. Another study [ 10 ] proposed that social isolation is sought as part of a journey towards acceptance. Present findings indicate that outcomes of disclosure experiences could potentially affect individuals’ acceptance of their HIV status.…”

“…PLWH try to cope using different strategies (e.g., managing the symptoms, accessing support from family or friends). Models of how an individual with HIV may move towards accepting HIV have been proposed [ 10 ]. However, not everyone may reach that point of acceptance.…”

“…Specific aspects of the experiences of PLWH in Greece have been explored. A recent qualitative study looked at the adaptation of life with HIV as a process of moving towards acceptance [ 10 ]. Findings revealed that individuals were initially shocked by the HIV diagnosis; however, healthcare professionals helped them adjust to the diagnosis by providing appropriate information about the disease (e.g., physical symptoms, medication and viral load management) and empathic communication.…”

Gender Differences in Denial-Acceptance Duration Based on Kübler-Ross Cycle After HIV Diagnosis

“…Acceptance (5). Initially, obtaining HIV positive diagnosis can affect the very core of the individual as the essence of self is targeted and in need of reform (6). The patient will go through a denial phase of the HIV diagnosis so that the patient feels like a normal person.…”