Document 0367
 DOCN  M9590367
 TI    Transitions and AIDS: a report on research in progress.
 DT    9509
 AU    Raphael B; Viney L; O'Loughlin B; McLean S; Woolcock G; Stephens D;
       National Centre for HIV Social Research, Melbourne Research; Group,
       Parkville, Vic.
 SO    Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1994 Nov 3-6;6:124 (unnumbered
       abstract). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM6/95291732
 AB    AIMS: 1. To identify and describe the personal and social processes of
       transition from being HIV positive and well, to living with and dying
       from AIDS. 2. To identify the themes and nature of this transition, in
       terms of the affected person, their personal and social relationships
       and their health care providers. 3. To provide information to people
       living with AIDS, their organisations, loved ones and carers about the
       process of being sick with AIDS. 4. To encourage the development of care
       and support programs that reflect an understanding of the personal and
       social factors influencing the experience of AIDS-related illness.
       METHOD: 60 in-depth interviews conducted with people who have
       experienced an AIDS-defining illness. Content analysis scales will be
       used to assess emotions and psychological states. Grounded theory will
       be used to determine themes and assess social impact. DISCUSSION: Pilot
       interviews and review of literature point to a range of themes to be
       investigated. These include: the effect of illness of personal and
       social identity, the effect of illness on personal and social
       relationships, uncertainty, multiple loss, unmet expectations of medical
       knowledge, changes in employment/economic circumstances, changes in body
       image/sexual lives, preparations for death/facing death. Preliminary
       data from interviews to be reported.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY  Adaptation,
       Psychological  Human  HIV Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY  *Patient Care Team
       Personality Assessment  Pilot Projects  *Sick Role  *Social Support
       Terminal Care/PSYCHOLOGY  MEETING ABSTRACT

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