This thesis explores the lived experiences of individuals living with HIV in Tarrant County through an ethnographic research design. This study highlights four emergent themes: the beginning of one's healthcare journey, stigma within a medical care setting, the lasting provider-patient relationships that can form, and shifting relationship dynamics. Participants' experiences reveal their challenges, from discomfort in a healthcare setting to disclosing their status to their support system. Insights from these individuals informed feasible strategies to combat HIV-related stigma.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc2332552 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Torres, Mitchell Brynn |
| Contributors | Henry, Doug, Nelson, Andrew S., Noble, Charlotte |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Torres, Mitchell Brynn, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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