Narratives of Change from Gay and Bisexual Men Living with HIV in an Emotional Well-Being Intervention

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Bartels, Sophia M.; Guzmán Guevara, Karla; Pajarito Rompich, Yolanda; & Barrington, Clare (2022). Narratives of Change from Gay and Bisexual Men Living with HIV in an Emotional Well-Being Intervention. AIDS Education and Prevention, 34(1), 53-68. PMCID: PMC9164147

Abstract

The emotional burden of an HIV diagnosis can impact HIV outcomes and overall well-being. We piloted a four-session individual-level emotional well-being intervention, offered during HIV care visits, for gay and bisexual men living with HIV in Guatemala City who were recently diagnosed or reengaged in care. To assess intervention impact in a contextualized manner, we conducted longitudinal qualitative interviews (n = 3) with study participants (n = 10) over 12 months. Data analysis included thematic coding using NVivo and longitudinal narrative summaries and matrices to identify narratives of change and assess intervention impact. Participants experienced changes in their view of self and diagnosis perceptions, improved physical and mental health, increased interest in sex and relationships, and a clarification of their life goals. The intervention helped participants reach diagnosis acceptance, improve self-esteem, and gain self-efficacy for managing life with HIV. Findings support the importance of integrating emotional well-being into HIV care.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2022.34.1.53

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2022

Journal Title

AIDS Education and Prevention

Author(s)

Bartels, Sophia M.
Guzmán Guevara, Karla
Pajarito Rompich, Yolanda
Barrington, Clare

Article Type

Regular

PMCID

PMC9164147

Continent/Country

Guatemala

Sex/Gender

Men

ORCiD

Barrington - 0000-0001-7802-4051
Bartels - 0000-0002-9431-8735