Resilience processes among youth newly diagnosed with HIV who live in urban informal settlements in Kenya: Implications for intervention

Gary W. Harper; Diana Lemos; Massy Mutumba; Manasi Kumar; Anne W. Gikuni; Iris Mustich; Kylon Hooks; Sybil G. Hosek; Elizabeth Ngugi

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Resilience processes among youth newly diagnosed with HIV who live in urban informal settlements in Kenya: Implications for intervention

Gary W. Harper, Diana Lemos, Massy Mutumba, Manasi Kumar, Anne W. Gikuni, Iris Mustich, Kylon Hooks, Sybil G. Hosek, Elizabeth Ngugi

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New HIV infections in Kenya are concentrated among youth ages 15–24. This study explores the lived experiences of youth newly diagnosed with HIV living in an urban informal settlement in Kenya in order to highlight their resilience processes. Five primary thematic areas of resilience processes emerged (1) changing personal perspectives about health and life; (2) changing personal behaviors to promote health and safety; (3) reaching out to supportive health care providers and organizations; (4) reaching out to family, friends, and partners; and (5) helping other youth. Results are discussed with regard to enhancing care for youth living with HIV in Kenya.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	329-346
Number of pages	18
Journal	Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2019.1657546
Publication status	Published - 2 Oct 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

HIV/AIDS
Kenya
resilience
youth

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Resilience processes among youth newly diagnosed with HIV who live in urban informal settlements in Kenya: Implications for intervention

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