ILLNESS EXPERIENCE: FEARS AND EXPECTATIONS OF HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS ATTENDING THE SPECIAL TREATMENT CLINIC AT UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL, CALABAR
Author(s): Bisong EM; Adat PE
Institute(s): 1 University of Calabar, Calabar; 1,2 University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
Volume 5 / Issue 1
Abstract
Each individual experiences their symptoms differently. Illness generally has a psychosocial aspect which is not commonly explored by physicians. Amongst patients living with HIV/AIDS, it is important to explore their day to day experiences with their illness in order to deeply understand how they cope with their illness. This will enable the physician to offer the holistic care which will lead to better health outcomes. This study therefore aims to determine the fears and expectations of HIV positive patients in order to proffer solutions that will improve treatment outcomes.
Number of Pages: 9
Number of Words: 3731
First Page: 32
Last Page: 40