The Roles of Spirituality in People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis
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spirituality, spiritual roles, HIV/AIDS, qualitative meta-synthesis
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This qualitative research synthesis was conducted to explore the roles of spirituality in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) by using a systematic literature review and a meta-ethnographic method. CINAHL, PubMed, Science Direct, Clinical Key, Wiley Library Online, Thai LIS and Thai Jo databases were searched for articles published from 2000 to 2018. Eleven studies involving 310 participants were included. According to the findings, the following positive roles of spirituality for PLWHA were identified: 1) enhancing peace and happiness; 2) cultivating inner strength; 3) illness understanding and self-acceptance; 4) improving self-healthcare; 5) developing a sense of compassion; 6) finding purpose in life; 7) maintaining hope; and 8) creating relationships and a sense of connection. Nevertheless, a negative role of spirituality for PLWHA, internalized conflict, was also identified. Evidence from this study can provide in-depth understanding for healthcare providers to create spiritual care for PLWHA.
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Chaiyasit Y, Thong-on R, Piboonrungroj P, Kotta P. The Roles of Spirituality in People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis. BKK Med J [Internet]. 2019 Feb. 20 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];15(1):113. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bkkmedj/article/view/222720
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4. Chaiyasit Y, Chanbunwat K, Soboon S et al. Spiritual distresshealing for people living with HIV/AIDS: The Nursing roles.JNHC 2017;35(5):31-8.
5. Khatoon F. Identify spiritual coping strategies in personsliving with HIV/AIDS. IJHW 2016;7(10);1004-7.
6. Rivero-Mendez M, Portillo C, Solis-Baez S et al. Symptomsand Quality of Life for People Living with HIV Infection inPuerto Rico. P R Health Sci J 2009; 28(1):54-9.
7. Mbetbo JN. Internalized conflicts in the practice of religionamong Kwandengue Living with HIV in Douala, Cameroun.Cult Health Sex 2013;15(S1):S76-S87.
8. Siegel K, Schrimshaw EW. The perceived benefits of religiousand spiritual coping among older adults living with HIV/AIDS. JSSR 2002;41(1):91-102.
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24. Toye F, Seers K, Allcock N et al. Meta-ethnography 25 yearson: challenges and insights for synthesizing a large numberof qualitative studies. BMC Med Educ 2015; 15: 214 http://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/ doi:10.1186/s12909-015-0491-2
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29. Dalmida SG, Holstad MM, Dilorio C el al. The meaning anduse of Spirituality among African American woman livingwith HIV/AIDS. West J Nurs Res 2012;34(6):736-65.
30. Arrey AE, Bilsen J, Lacor P et al. Spirituality/religiosity: acultural and psychological resource among Sub-SaharanAfrican migrant women with HIV/AIDS in Belgium. PLoSOne 2016;11(7):e0159488. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0159488.
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34. Fisher J. The four domains model: Connecting spirituality,health and well-being. Religious 2011;2:17-28.
35. Carolyn CM, Wagner LJ, Wallston KA. Finding meaning inlife while living with HIV: validation of a novel HIV meaningfulnessscale among HIV-infected participants living inTennessee. BMC Psychology 2015;3(15):1-8.
36. Highfield M, Cason C. Spiritual needs of patients: are theyrecognised?. Cancer Nursing 1983; 6(3): 187-92.
37. Carson VB. Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice.Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders. Company. 1989.
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