Peer supporter' experience for people with AIDS: a qualitative study

VernacularTitle:艾滋病同伴者在同伴支持中体验的质性研究
Author: Wenxiu SUN ¹ ; Meijuan BAO ; Hongzhou LU ; Lin ZHANG ; Mingfeng SHI
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1. 上海市公共卫生临床中心感染与免疫科 201540
Keywords: Acquired immunodeficiency syndromes; Peer support; Experience; Qualitative study
From: Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(22):2788-2792
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective? To explore peer supporters experience for people with acquired immunodeficiency syndromes(AIDS). Methods? By purposive sampling, 6 peer supporters with AIDS who enrolled in the peer support program of Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center from May of 2017 to January of 2018 were selected as the interviewees in this study. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted and the Claizzi seven-steps method was used to analyze the data. Results? Three themes about the AIDS peer supporter experience could be concluded: peer support has its own advantages, peer support has mutual benefits, peer support could bring about negative effects. Conclusions? Strengthen the positive role of peer support, reduce the possible negative impact, and standardize peer training to ensure the quality and effectiveness of peer support.