Stress and resilience among women living with HIV in Nigeria

Adamu, Aliyu; Mchunu, Gugu; Naidoo, Joanne R.

doi:10.4102/phcfm.v11i1.2046

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“…The participants did not present themselves as victims of the infection, they presented themselves as independent individuals whom, with the support of their relatives, friends, church leaders, worshippers, TASO and health care providers, were able to gain a greater quality of life and recognition in the community. Similar findings were reported in other studies [19,40,41,42]. Hence, the discovery of the HIV infection that had initially created a negative impact on the lives of the participants, seemed to have been a driving force on the empowering changes during the years.…”

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confidence: 88%

An Exploration of Perceptions on Quality of Life, Stigma and Resilience Experienced by Long-Time HIV Survivors in Rural Eastern Uganda

Filipponi

Oommen

2021

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The aim of our study was to determine experiences faced by individuals living with HIV over ten years in rural Eastern Uganda villages, their coping mechanisms and factors influencing their wellbeing. A focus group interview (n=9) was conducted in the Mbale district. Overall, three key themes emerged from the interview: 1) stigma, 2) support network and 3) (dis)empowerment. The discovery of having contracted HIV, that initially had a negative impact on the lives of the participants, seemed to have been a driving force on the empowering changes during the years. This qualitative study identified that with the relevant support and gaining financial independence, individuals, especially women, who experienced the shock, despair and disempowerment of being told that they were HIV positive were not only able to survive and carry-on living but were able to find a different freedom, independence and role within their families and close community.

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An Exploration of Perceptions on Quality of Life, Stigma and Resilience Experienced by Long-Time HIV Survivors in Rural Eastern Uganda

Filipponi

Oommen

2021

hiv

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“…Stigma has been established in several studies as the main driver of the HIV epidemic as well as a major barrier to the HIV care cascade [42,[46][47][48]. This is further complicated by "ageism" especially among older adults living with HIV [49].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, fear of stigma and non-disclosure of HIV status could affect older PLWH willingness to access social support [46,72]. Studies have shown that supportive environment and social relationships can build self-esteem and self-efficacy of older adults living with HIV [46,47]. Also, research from SSA has shown that access to HIV services and social support impacted the overall wellbeing of PLWH [10,47].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Studies have shown that supportive environment and social relationships can build self-esteem and self-efficacy of older adults living with HIV [46,47]. Also, research from SSA has shown that access to HIV services and social support impacted the overall wellbeing of PLWH [10,47]. Similarly, research from the United States showed the importance of support networks, self-reliance, coping strategies, and mental health on healthy aging among PLWH [42,72,75].…”

Section: Isolation Of Older Adults In Global Response To Hiv: a "Brewing Epidemic"mentioning

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HIV and Aging: Double Stigma

Brown

Adeagbo

2021

Curr Epidemiol Rep

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Purpose of Review HIV and ageism continue to be key public health challenges in the USA and globally. Older people living with HIV may experience intersectional stigma resulting from HIV and ageism. The current review summarizes the scientific literature and focuses on social isolation and lack of social support as key factors in experiencing HIV-related and aging-related stigma.Recent Findings Social isolation and social support are key social determinants of health, which may have a bidirectional relationship with HIV-related stigma and ageism. Stigmatization may also result in health care providers not paying enough attention to the mental health and sexual health needs of older adults. Summary Current research suggests that the intersection of HIV-related stigma and ageism is a complex issue. Future research should focus on the design and feasibility of implementing stigma reduction interventions addressing HIV-related stigma and ageism.

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“…Evidence in the literature with respect to stress among Nigerian women is limited as existing research has focused mainly on occupational settings [17][18][19]. However, Adamu et al reported moderate levels of perceived stress among HIV positive women [20].…”

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The relationship between protective factors and common mental disorders among female urban slum dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria

Sekoni

Christofides

2022

PLoS ONE

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Background On the African continent, many people live in conditions of adversity known to be associated with the onset of mental disorders, yet not all develop a mental disorder. The prevalence of common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety in the general population of Nigeria is comparatively low. Prevalence data of mental disorders in slum settings in Nigeria is sparse. There is a need to better understand the relationship between protective factors and the occurrence of common mental disorders in the Nigerian slum context. This study aimed to describe the relationship between protective factors and the occurrence of common mental disorders among female urban slum dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods and findings A cross sectional household survey of 550 women was conducted in slum settlements in Ibadan, Nigeria. Interviewer administered questionnaires were completed to elicit information on protective factors (social connectedness, self-esteem, social support, resilience) and common mental disorders (depression, anxiety and stress). The DASS-21 was used to measure common mental disorders and protective factors were measured using the Social Connectedness Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Resilience scale and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale. A multivariable logistic regression model was employed to examine associations while adjusting for relevant confounders. Common mental disorders were reported by 14.0% of the respondents. Resilience and social support were found to be protective against reporting symptoms of common mental disorders. Women who reported higher levels of social support and resilience were less likely to report common mental disorders (OR:0.96, 95% CI 0.93, 0.98) and (OR:0.95, 95% CI 0.91, 0.99) respectively. Women who were 65 years and older were also less likely to report the occurrence of common mental disorders (OR:0.38, 95% CI 0.15, 0.98) compared to those aged 18–34 years. Conclusion Social support and resilience appear to be protective against common mental disorders among these respondents. Further research should be conducted to explore the pathways through which protective factors reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of common mental disorders. This would be important in the development of mental health interventions.

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Stress and resilience among women living with HIV in Nigeria

Cited by 17 publications

References 38 publications

An Exploration of Perceptions on Quality of Life, Stigma and Resilience Experienced by Long-Time HIV Survivors in Rural Eastern Uganda

An Exploration of Perceptions on Quality of Life, Stigma and Resilience Experienced by Long-Time HIV Survivors in Rural Eastern Uganda

HIV and Aging: Double Stigma

The relationship between protective factors and common mental disorders among female urban slum dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria

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