The HIV/AIDS caregiver identity as a double-edged sword: a discourse analysis on HIV/AIDS caregiving in South Africa
Afr. j. AIDS res. (Online)
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13(3): 261-269, 2014.
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em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1256592
ABSTRACT
This article discusses the identity of HIV/AIDS caregivers as constructed by a group of HIV/AIDS caregivers at a non-profit organisation in South Africa. During a 12-month period data were collected through interviews with the organisation's staff and volunteers. Using discourse analysis; the study identified a caregiver identity constructed by participants. This caregiving identity acts as a double-edged sword while the rewards of caregiving act as a buffer against stressful experiences; the prescriptive nature of the caregiver identity is taxing; and may explain burnout among HIV/AIDS caregivers. The study concludes that for support systems for HIV/AIDS caregivers to be effective; the social culture and identity of HIV/AIDS caregivers must be considered
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Assunto principal:
Organizações sem Fins Lucrativos
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Apoio Social
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África do Sul
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Estresse Psicológico
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Infecções por HIV
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Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida
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Cuidadores
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Voluntários Saudáveis
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Afr. j. AIDS res. (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2014
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