Psychosocial Stressors Among HIV + Women of Color
Presentation
Overview
Overview
Description
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will be able to describe two psychosocial challenges that women living with HIV/AIDS may experience.
2. Participants will be able to identify three coping strategies that are utilized by some women living with HIV and AIDS on a daily basis.
Content to be covered by the moderator asking the following questions:
1. What it is like living as an individual that is HIV positive?
2. What is the hardest part about being HIV positive?
3. How do you cope or manage living with HIV?
4. What are your social supports?
Anticipated Outcomes:
Psychosocial Challenges:
Stigma
Barriers to healthcare
Mental health issues
Disclosure
Coping Strategies:
Denial/Avoidance
Social Support
Religion/Spirituality
