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Community Stakeholders’ Perceptions of the Role of Family in HIV Prevention in Iringa, Tanzania

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ABSTRACT Although HIV is identified as a family disease, the overall response to the global HIV epidemic continues to predominantly focus on individuals. The aim of this qualitative study was… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT Although HIV is identified as a family disease, the overall response to the global HIV epidemic continues to predominantly focus on individuals. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore how the role of the family in HIV prevention is perceived by community-based stakeholders. Understanding the role of the family within the context of the HIV/AIDS is essential for community/public health nurses. In total, 34 stakeholders participated in the study. Three major categories were identified namely: fostering positive intra-familial relations, utilizing external resources, and barriers to family roles. The study findings have implications for community-based HIV family interventions.

Keywords: role family; hiv prevention; family hiv; community; family

Journal Title: Journal of Community Health Nursing
Year Published: 2017

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