"They make a difference": a qualitative study of providers' experiences of peer support in outpatient clinics for people living with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the life expectancy of people living with HIV has increased, they are still often disconnected from society through stigma and discrimination. Peer support has been found to increase social support. Given the limited research on peer support from the providers' perspective, this study explored how peer supporters experience their roles and contributions in outpatient clinics (OPCs). Additionally, healthcare professionals' perceptions of working with peer supporters in OPCs were examined.  METHODS: This qualitative study included purposively selected peer supporters (n = 10) and healthcare professionals (n = 5) from five OPCs in Norway in 2020. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted in Norwegian or English, using interview guides. Intervie

SUBMITTER: Ogard-Repal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9676711 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature