Perceptions of the character of God as narrated by East African women living with HIV

J Christ Nurs. 2012 Jul-Sep;29(3):164-72. doi: 10.1097/cnj.0b013e3182587f57.

Abstract

Two qualitative research studies conducted with women living with HIV in Malawi (N = 72) and Kenya (N = 54) separately revealed personal faith as a primary coping mechanism that mitigates the effects of stigma and promotes spiritual, physical, and mental health. Fourth characteristics of God emerged that sustain the women in daily life.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological*
  • Adult
  • Christianity
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Islam
  • Kenya
  • Malawi
  • Medication Adherence / psychology
  • Middle Aged
  • Qualitative Research
  • Religion and Psychology*
  • Women's Health*