Metasynthesis of qualitative research on living with HIV infection

Author(s): PowellCope, G. M.

Journal/Book: Qual Health Res. 2000; 10: 2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA. Sage Publications Inc. 340-353.

Abstract: Qualitative studies of people living with HIV infection are crucial for providing direction for practice anti research because they provide the emic perspective. As more of these qualitative studies are conducted, researchers are challenged to develop ways to synthesize the findings for research and clinical practice. The purpose of fire metasynthesis described in this article mas to understand the experience of adults living with HIV infection as described in published research. Findings from the studies were categorized into six overarching metaphors: (a) Finding meaning in HIV/AIDS, Cbl shattered meaning, (c) human connectedness, (d) focusing on the self, (e) negotiating health care, and (f) dealing with stigma.

Note: Article Barroso J, Univ N Carolina, Dept Adult & Geriatr Hlth, Sch Nursing, Chapel Hill,NC 27514 USA

Keyword(s): GAY MEN; AIDS; HIV/AIDS; EXPERIENCES; INFORMATION; LIVES

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