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“The Silenced Generation”: The Communication Experiences of HIV-Positive Adolescents in Kenya
Communicatio Pub Date : 2019-04-03 , DOI: 10.1080/02500167.2019.1628082
Jescah Otieno 1 , Jared Obuya 1
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ABSTRACT HIV remains a major challenge in many contexts globally, and particularly in Kenya due to the high rates of infections among the youth. One of the challenges facing HIV management is the difficulty of communicating about it, especially among adolescents who face stigma associated with the disease. This phenomenological study examines the communication experiences of adolescents living with HIV/AIDS and their perceptions of these experiences. Data were generated through interviews with six HIV-positive adolescents, two caregivers, one social worker and one doctor, who were all selected purposively. The data were analysed thematically and presented in agreement with the themes. Relevant ethical considerations including confidentiality, protection from harm and informed consent were made. The overall perspective of HIV-positive adolescents is that adults accord them a limited platform to communicate their feelings and experiences. They are bombarded with messages of advice, commands, threats, and continuous lectures—a clear indication that the adults are not in touch with the reality of the life of an HIV-positive adolescent. Therefore, there is need for clear, well thought-out platforms for adolescents living with HIV to address their communicative needs.

中文翻译:

“沉默的一代”:肯尼亚艾滋病毒阳性青少年的交流经验

摘要 在全球许多情况下,艾滋病毒仍然是一项重大挑战,特别是在肯尼亚,因为青年感染率很高。艾滋病毒管理面临的挑战之一是沟通困难,尤其是在面临与疾病相关的耻辱感的青少年中。这项现象学研究考察了感染艾滋病毒/艾滋病的青少年的交流经历以及他们对这些经历的看法。数据是通过对六名艾滋病毒阳性青少年、两名护理人员、一名社会工作者和一名医生的采访而产生的,这些人都是有目的的选择。数据进行了专题分析,并与专题一致。相关的伦理考虑包括保密、保护免受伤害和知情同意。艾滋病毒阳性青少年的总体观点是成年人给他们一个有限的平台来交流他们的感受和经历。他们被建议、命令、威胁和连续讲座的信息轰炸——这清楚地表明成年人没有接触到艾滋病毒阳性青少年的生活现实。因此,需要为感染艾滋病毒的青少年提供清晰、深思熟虑的平台,以满足他们的交流需求。
更新日期:2019-04-03
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