Understanding the experiences of caregivers of HIV-exposed children under five: A phenomenological inquiry
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Published:2023-04-18
Issue:2
Volume:9
Page:152-158
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ISSN:2477-4073
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Container-title:Belitung Nursing Journal
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language:
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Short-container-title:Belitung Nurs J
Author:
Hayati HappyORCID, Nurhaeni NaniORCID, Wanda DessieORCID, Nuraidah NuraidahORCID
Abstract
Background: Children born to mothers with HIV require special care from the womb to the postnatal period, and caregivers involved in their care face several challenges.
Objective: This study aimed to explore caregivers’ experiences providing care for HIV-exposed children under five.
Methods: This study employed a phenomenological approach. Ten caregivers of HIV-exposed children living in Jakarta, Indonesia, were selected using snowball techniques. Online in-depth interviews were conducted to collect data from September 2021 to July 2022, and thematic analysis using Colaizzi’s method was performed for data analysis.
Results: The study involved ten caregivers (nine females and one male) aged between 23 and 42 years. Seven of them were mothers who tested HIV-positive, while one was an adoptive father, one was a mother’s sister, and one was an aunt of HIV-exposed children. The majority of them were housewives and had a low educational background. Three themes were generated: (i) disease-transmission foreboding, (ii) prejudice against mothers and children exposed to HIV, and (iii) seeking support.
Conclusion: Caring for HIV-exposed children poses emotional and physical challenges for caregivers, necessitating support from health professionals and peer groups. Nurses play essential roles in improving caregiver well-being and supporting optimal growth and development in HIV-exposed children under five by designing intervention programs. Furthermore, to enhance home-based HIV care in Indonesia, the government must implement social interventions that target families with limited resources.
Funder
Hibah Penelitian Dosen FIK UI, Faculty of Nursing Universitas Indonesia
Publisher
Belitung Raya Foundation
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