The Role of Social Support on Health-Related Practices of HIV-Discordant Heterosexual Couples.
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Asociación de Psicología de Puerto Rico
2013
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| contents | The Role of Social Support on Health-Related Practices of HIV-Discordant Heterosexual Couples. Jessica N. Rivera-Rivera Sheilla L. Rodríguez Madera Nelson Varas-Díaz Ruth Y. Pacheco Psicología HIV AIDS Social support Discordant couples Social support has been established as an important factor for health maintenance and general well-being. In Puerto Rico, research has neglected to explore this subject among HIV-Discordant couples. Our study aimed to explore the perceived role of social support within HIV-Discordant couples, specifically its perceived impact on safer sexual practices and adherence to treatment. We implemented an exploratory and transversal qualitative design, and we carried out in-depth interviews with 20 heterosexual HIV-Discordant couples (n=40). Results highlight the important role that social support plays on adherence to treatment and condom use while also documenting the challenges faced in providing and receiving that support. Recommendations for future research and intervention development are provided. 2013 artículo científico 1946-2026 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=233229143003 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=2332 Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología application/pdf Asociación de Psicología de Puerto Rico Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología (Puerto Rico) Num.2 Vol.24 |
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| spellingShingle | The Role of Social Support on Health-Related Practices of HIV-Discordant Heterosexual Couples. Jessica N. Rivera-Rivera Psicología HIV AIDS Social support Discordant couples The Role of Social Support on Health-Related Practices of HIV-Discordant Heterosexual Couples. Jessica N. Rivera-Rivera Sheilla L. Rodríguez Madera Nelson Varas-Díaz Ruth Y. Pacheco Psicología HIV AIDS Social support Discordant couples Social support has been established as an important factor for health maintenance and general well-being. In Puerto Rico, research has neglected to explore this subject among HIV-Discordant couples. Our study aimed to explore the perceived role of social support within HIV-Discordant couples, specifically its perceived impact on safer sexual practices and adherence to treatment. We implemented an exploratory and transversal qualitative design, and we carried out in-depth interviews with 20 heterosexual HIV-Discordant couples (n=40). Results highlight the important role that social support plays on adherence to treatment and condom use while also documenting the challenges faced in providing and receiving that support. Recommendations for future research and intervention development are provided. 2013 artículo científico 1946-2026 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=233229143003 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=2332 Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología application/pdf Asociación de Psicología de Puerto Rico Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología (Puerto Rico) Num.2 Vol.24 |
| title | The Role of Social Support on Health-Related Practices of HIV-Discordant Heterosexual Couples. |
| topic | Psicología HIV AIDS Social support Discordant couples |
| url | https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=233229143003 |