Subjectivity toward Death among HIV-Positive Men.
10.14475/kjhpc.2014.17.3.142
- Author:
Eun Ju LEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Baekseok Culture University, Cheonan, Korea. esther1053@daum.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
HIV;
Death;
Attitude
- MeSH:
HIV;
Humans;
Male;
Religion;
Value of Life
- From:Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
2014;17(3):142-150
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was to identify the attitude of Korean HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) -positive men toward death. METHODS: A Q-methodology was performed with 20 HIV-positive male individuals. Participants were asked to select and answer questions among a set of 40 Q-statements using a 9-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using the PC QUANL program. RESULTS: Participants' attitudes toward death were categorized into four types. Type I was characterized by respect for life, type II by reality orientation, type III by pain evasion and type IV religious beliefs. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to develop an assessment tool and an intervention program for HIV-positive individuals.
