Perceptions and Experiences of HIV Nurses on Peer Support for People Living With HIV in the Netherlands: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundPeer support is an important intervention to achieve increased quality of life for people with HIV. We set out to understand the perceptions and experiences of HIV nurses with peer support in the Netherlands.MethodsWe conducted 21 semi-structured interviews which were analysed using thematic analysis.ResultsRegarding referral to peer support services, we found that nurses favoured patients with the larger presumed burden of living with HIV. Nurses identified logistical and personal barriers with referrals: additional workload, lack of belief in peer support programs, concerns about the impact on their patients because of earlier unfavourable experiences with peer support. Patients are often considered not being ready for peer support and are fearful of unwanted disclosure by othe

SUBMITTER: Bedert M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12411703 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature