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Iren Bischofberger

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PubMed2005

[Gaining access--recruitment phase as a challenge].

Due to the increased HIV-incidence, there has been recently a lively discussion in Switzerland about the issue of HIV/AIDS and Sub-Saharan migration. In addition to a pilot intervention project about HIV/AIDS prevention among Sub-Saharan migrants in Switzerland, in-depth interviews aimed at revealing insight from the migrants' perspectives and providing information for effective HIV prevention. It is important to mention that HIV prevention in this research project is also understood as secondary and tertiary prevention. HIV positive persons from this population group should be given a voice, since discussion has recently focused on the increased incidence amongst migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa. This article will address the question of how we accessed interviewees from this target group, and we will describe the many challenges met and overcome in this part of the research process.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed2004

[The work profile of family caregivers of persons affected by HIV/AIDS].

In Switzerland, HIV incidence has increased considerably during the past two years. This fact has raised concern both in the media and in the health care system. However family caregivers have not been considered in these debates, although their figures are increasing as well. In Switzerland, a few research studies were conducted focussing on the situation of family caregivers affected by HIV/AIDS. This particular qualitative research project focuses on the questions as to what kind of work these family caregivers are doing, under which conditions they are working, and which consequences arise from their work. Data were collected by conducting eleven semi-structured interviews, and data analysis was done through a content analysis. Results show that family caregivers provide a wide range and a large amount of family work. Not only are family caregivers working for the HIV-positive persons, but also for the benefit of other family members and friends as well as for themselves. Family caregivers achieve mainly stable life situations for their HIV-positive family member. The discussion focuses on the dynamics of family work which requires constant adaptations in daily life. In addition, ordinary family work needs to be noticed and appreciated in symbolic, social, and financial terms. Finally, implications for nursing practice are considered.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗