Abstract

This qualitative study was an exploration of the experiences of five persons living with HIV/AIDS who practice Santería. Santería is an Afro-Cuban religion derived from the Yoruba tradition in which African orishas (deities) are syncretized with Catholic saints for worship. Spirituality and religion have been described as essential to the well being and healing processes of people living with HIV/AIDS. Historically, persons with HIV/AIDS and practitioners of Santería, have experienced stigmatizing public reactions. Three areas explored were: how do persons with HIV/AIDS manage living with their disease, what role does the religion of Santería play in their experiences, and what has been the experience of these persons with traditional health care providers. The qualitative methods utilized were interviewing and participant observation. This study is consistent with Rogers' (1992) Science of Unitary Human Beings and with Moch's (1998) health-within-illness model.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3022164; ProQuest document ID: 251186561. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Theresa A. Varela, PhD, NPP

Sigma Membership

Alpha Phi, Upsilon

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Patient Religions, HIV/AIDS Patients, Patient Relationships

Advisor

John R. Phillips

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

New York University

Degree Year

2001

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2020-01-15

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