hope experience of people living with HIV

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research was to study the hope experience of people living with HIV. The research samples were 5 patients of a local administrative organization in central region. The study samples were selected using purposive sampling. The research instrument was an in - depth interview guide with field note. The data were analyzed using content analysis by Van Manen. Results of this study showed the hope experience of people living with HIV could be encapsulated in two main themes. First, people living with HIV described the components of hope consisted of 3 manners Goal, Pathways, andAgency. The infamous reflected that meaning of the experiences, which was described as 6 characteristics; 1) liberation form illness 2) wellness 3) mental strength 4) longevity 5) having goals in lifeand 6) maintenance of hope. Second, three were four factors’ people with HIV, including 1) cognitive 2) social support 3) health and 4) experiencing success for yourself and others.
The findings of this study shed some lights on experiences hope of persons living with HIV. The findings will also be used as guidelines for developing an appropriate social group work to increase the meaning and quality of life of persons living with HIV.