NARRATIVES OF CHANGE FROM GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN LIVING WITH HIV IN AN EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING INTERVENTION

Bartels, Sophia M.; Guevara, Karla Guzmán; Rompich, Yolanda Pajarito; Barrington, Clare

doi:10.1521/aeap.2022.34.1.53

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NARRATIVES OF CHANGE FROM GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN LIVING WITH HIV IN AN EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING INTERVENTION

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AIDS Educ Prev
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Bartels, Sophia M. ; Guevara, Karla Guzmán ; Rompich, Yolanda Pajarito ; Barrington, Clare
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The emotional burden of an HIV diagnosis can impact HIV outcomes and overall well-being. We piloted a four-session individual-level emotional well-being intervention, offered during HIV care visits, for gay and bisexual men living with HIV in Guatemala City who were recently diagnosed or reengaged in care. To assess intervention impact in a contextualized manner, we conducted longitudinal qualitative interviews (| = 3) with study participants (n = 10) over 12 months. Data analysis included thematic coding using NVivo and longitudinal narrative summaries and matrices to identify narratives of change and assess intervention impact. Participants experienced changes in their view of self and diagnosis perceptions, improved physical and mental health, increased interest in sex and relationships, and a clarification of their life goals. The intervention helped participants reach diagnosis acceptance, improve self-esteem, and gain self-efficacy for managing life with HIV. Findings support the importance of integrating emotional well-being into HIV care.
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Bisexuality Emotional Well-being Gay And Bisexual Men Guatemala HIV HIV Infections Homosexuality, Male Humans Male Narratives Sexual And Gender Minorities Sexual Behavior
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AIDS Educ Prev. 34(1):53-68
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35192393
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PMC9164147
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Journal Article
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P2C HD050924/HD/NICHD NIH HHSUnited States/ ; T32 HD007168/HD/NICHD NIH HHSUnited States/ ; U01GH001003/ACL/ACL HHSUnited States/ ; U01 GH001003/GH/CGH CDC HHSUnited States/
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