The emerging adults' lived experience of perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (PAHIV)

Abstract

Perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (PAHIV) infants are surviving into emerging adulthood and not much is known about this group. This study explores the emerging adult"s lived experience of PAHIV, utilizing a phenomenological approach. Nursing should be engaged in efforts to understand their perceptions and improving their quality of life.

Authors

Angela Marie Wright

Author Details

Angela Marie Wright, MSN/Ed

Sigma Membership

Lambda Chi

Lead Author Affiliation

Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Emerging Adulthood, HIV/AIDS, Perinatally Acquired HIV (PAHIV)

Recommended Citation

Wright, Angela Marie, "The emerging adults' lived experience of perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (PAHIV)" (2017). INRC (Congress). 152.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2017/posters_2017/152

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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