Mothers living with HIV/AIDS: Mental, physical, and family functioning

• Published in: AIDS care Vol. 14; no. 5; p. 663
• Main Authors: Murphy, D A, Marelich, W D, Dello Stritto, M E, Swendeman, D, Witkin, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.10.2002
• Subjects: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; AIDS; Families & family life; HIV; Human immunodeficiency virus; Mental health; Mothers; Physical fitness

There has been little work assessing the psychological condition of mothers living with HIV, their home life, and how these women function as caretakers with a chronic illness. In this study, interviews were conducted with 135 HIV symptomatic or AIDS diagnosed mothers of young, well children aged 6-...