Psychological and Emotional Challenges Faced by Female HIV Counselors in Kashmir-A Phenomenological Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) counselors play a crucial, albeit challenging, role in preventing and controlling HIV. People living with HIV (PLHIV) need emotional support in addition to clinical treatment. Counseling is more difficult for female counselors, considering the psychological and emotional aspects of HIV counseling.

Methodology

A qualitative study design was used to understand the complexity of the challenges faced by female HIV counselors. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was employed as the research design. A small, homogeneous sample was purposively selected, comprising all 11 female HIV counselors in the Kashmir province and one female counselor in Leh (Ladakh). The IPA methodology was uti

SUBMITTER: Bashir K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11837125 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature