Living strategies for disability in men ageing with HIV in Ontario, Canada: a longitudinal qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:To examine the living strategies used by older men living with HIV to deal with the episodic nature of disability and associated uncertainty, over time. DESIGN:Qualitative longitudinal study in which men living with HIV were interviewed on four occasions over 20 months. SETTING:Men were recruited from HIV community organisations in Canada. PARTICIPANTS:14 men with a median age of 57.5 years and median time since diagnosis of 21.5 years. RESULTS:Five themes depict the living strategies used to deal with the episodic nature of disability and uncertainty over time. Actively engaging in problem-solving by prioritising and modifying activities and avoiding stress, advocating for support, being positive and future oriented, engaging in healthy pursuits and providing social support to

SUBMITTER: Solomon P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6731853 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature