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Complementary therapy use in HIV/AIDS.

Andrea Mulkins1, Janice M Morse, Allan Best

  • 1Tzu Chi Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Vancouver, BC.

Canadian Journal of Public Health = Revue Canadienne De Sante Publique
|August 6, 2002
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Complementary therapies aid individuals living with HIV/AIDS in a transformative journey toward self-discovery and healing. These "tools" facilitate wellness and personal growth throughout the illness management process.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Complementary therapy use is prevalent in managing Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS).
  • Understanding the psychosocial dynamics of complementary therapy integration is crucial for holistic patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the social psychological aspects of complementary therapy use in HIV/AIDS care.
  • To identify the role of complementary therapies in the illness management process for individuals with HIV-related symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory methodology was employed.
  • Data were collected and analyzed from 21 males receiving services at AIDS service organizations.

Main Results:

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  • A grounded theory model, "Finding a Way to Live," was developed, outlining a six-stage self-transformation process.
  • Complementary therapies, termed "tools," were integral to participants' wellness and self-discovery.
  • Therapy choice and usage evolved with personal growth, shifting from physical to inner awareness practices.

Conclusions:

  • Integration of complementary therapies is a complex, continuous process.
  • These therapies significantly facilitate learning, self-discovery, and healing in individuals with HIV/AIDS.