scholarly journals P17.16 Personal decisions around anti-retroviral therapies (art): findings from the literature and from a qualitative longitudinal study with people living with hiv (plhiv) in regional queensland, australia

2015 ◽  
Vol 91 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. A229.1-A229
Author(s):  
K Bolsewicz ◽  
L Fitzgerald ◽  
J Debattista ◽  
B Gardiner ◽  
A Whittaker
2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 3260-3270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Garrido-Hernansaiz ◽  
Patrick J. Murphy ◽  
Jesús Alonso-Tapia

Author(s):  
Patricia Solomon ◽  
Soo Chan Carusone ◽  
Aileen M. Davis ◽  
Rachel Aubry ◽  
Kelly K. O’Brien

This qualitative longitudinal study examined the experiences of people living with HIV who engaged in a structured community-based exercise (CBE) program under the supervision of a fitness coach. Twenty people living with HIV were invited to participate in 3 semi-structured interviews over time. Participants engaged in exercise 3 times per week for 6 months with one weekly session supervised by a coach. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and underwent longitudinal thematic analyses. Eleven participants were included representing a total of 30 interviews. Participants valued their experiences with the CBE program, particularly the motivation provided by the coach. Concerns about the environment, stigma and episodic health challenges affected their overall experience. To foster independence and promote self-management, health providers should consider these findings when encouraging CBE with people living with HIV. It is important to understand their goals and offer a variety of exercise options to meet their needs.


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