Family caregiving for AIDS patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Full Abstract

We conducted a qualitative study of women who were caregivers for HIV/AIDS-affected spouses in Bumbu Zone, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo in 2003. Twelve caregiving women, six home-based care workers and five key informants were interviewed via focus group discussions. Most women reported huge problems in providing care to their spouses due to psychological, social and economic factors. The secrecy around HIV/AIDS issues and care was a significant theme in the findings. The self-reported health status of the caregivers indicated poor health.

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Author information

Author/s: Nkosi, Thomas Matukala (TM); Kipp, Walter (W); Laing, Lory (L); Mill, Judy (J);

Affiliation: University of Montreal, Canada.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.) (Healthc Q), published in Canada. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-; vol 9 (issue 3) : pp 94-101

Dates: Created 2006/07/07; Completed 2006/10/18; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 16826773, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - nursing
Adult
Caregivers - psychology
Confidentiality
Cost of Illness
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Female
Focus Groups

Health Status
Home Health Aides - psychology
Home Nursing - economics; psychology
Humans
Qualitative Research
Questionnaires
Social Support
Voluntary Workers

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