Family environment of rural women affected by HIV/AIDS and undergoing antiretroviral therapy

Sudharshana, H. M. and Venkatesan, S. (2014) Family environment of rural women affected by HIV/AIDS and undergoing antiretroviral therapy. Guru Journal of Behavioral and Social Sciences, 2 (4). pp. 324-333. ISSN 2320-9038

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Abstract

This paper aims to sketch the self reported family environment of 60 rural women afflicted by HIV/AIDS and undergoing Antiretroviral Therapy. Data collection involved the use of Demographic Profile Sheet and Family Environment Scale. Results portray a distinctive profile of the affected woman as illiterate, monogamous, single, or aged between 40-50 years and belonging to low-income group. Whatever remains of their family environment is ridden by conflicts, leaving no opportunity for personal growth and pursuit of leisure. Although only a pen picture, these findings invite ecosystems therapies for enablement of the affected women to raise their voice against HIV/AIDS in the country.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords: Conflict and Cohesion and Family Studies and Pen Picture
Subjects:	A Arts and Humanities > Psychology
Divisions:	Department of > Psychology
Depositing User:	Users 19 not found.
Date Deposited:	30 Sep 2019 05:21
Last Modified:	30 Sep 2019 05:21
URI:	http://eprints.uni-mysore.ac.in/id/eprint/8628

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