Self-care management of anxiety and fear in HIV disease.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care
; 14(2): 21-9, 2003.
Article
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| ID: mdl-12698763
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to describe the frequency and correlates of self-reported anxiety and fear and the self-care behaviors used to manage these symptoms. Data were collected in a convenience sample (N = 422) of HIV-positive subjects. Demographic and disease-related variables were compared for those who did and did not report anxiety and fear. Anxiety and fear were the most frequently reported symptoms (17.3%, n = 73). There were significant differences on gender, level of education, and the use of antiretroviral medications. Self-care behaviors (n = 212) for anxiety and fear were grouped into seven categories using activities for distraction = 25%, talking to others = 21%, using alternative/complementary therapies = 18%, taking prescribed medications = 10%, using self-talk = 9%, using substances = 9%, and using avoidance behaviors = 7%. Anxiety and fear are commonly experienced by people with HIV/AIDS. Self-care strategies are imperative in the management of these clinical manifestations.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Métodos Terapêuticos e Terapias MTCI:
Terapias_mente_y_cuerpo
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Relajacion
Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Autocuidado
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Infecções por HIV
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Medo
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos