Document 0443
 DOCN  M9490443
 TI    Adaptation of heterosexually infected HIV-positive women: a Swedish
       pilot study.
 DT    9411
 AU    Florence ME; Lutzen K; Alexius B
 SO    Health Care Women Int. 1994 Jul-Aug;15(4):265-73. Unique Identifier :
       AIDSLINE MED/94334168
 AB    The experiences and adaptation of 8 women who were heterosexually
       infected with the HIV were examined. An interview schedule consisting of
       open-ended questions was used to elicit a full range of responses. Roy's
       (1984) adaptation model, focusing on physiological needs, self-concept,
       role-function, and interdependence provided the structure for analysis
       of each transcript. The interviews indicated that the women who had
       strong social and family support were coping better with their situation
       than were women who had little support. The interview responses also
       showed a lack of professional comportment among health care
       professionals in their contact with women who are HIV positive,
       indicating a need for further investigation of health care workers'
       knowledge and understanding of the needs of HIV-positive women. To plan
       effective programs, health care professionals need to identify the
       specific needs of each woman from a holistic perspective.
 DE    *Adaptation, Psychological  Adult  Female  Health Services Needs and
       Demand  Human  HIV Infections/NURSING/*PSYCHOLOGY/*TRANSMISSION  Middle
       Age  Models, Nursing  Models, Psychological  Nursing Methodology
       Research  Pilot Projects  *Sex Behavior  Social Support  Sweden
       *Women's Health  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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