This qualitative study explored the use of Reiki in improving the quality
of life of people living with HIV (PLWH). A purposive sample of seven
participants consented to the study. Reiki attunement, self healing and
data collection were done over a six-month period. An idiographic
approach was used. The participants were interviewed, then
underwent Reiki attunement, performed self healing for 21-30 days
and were interviewed again.
Responses suggest that Reiki therapy had positive outcomes. Illnessspecific
symptom relief, increased levels of energy, improved sleeping
patterns, decreased anxiety and depression, spiritual awakening and a
better ability to handle stressful situations were reported.
Reiki therapy enabled the participants to reappraise living with HIV,
deal with anger, depression and self-blame. These positive changes led
to some of them seeking employment, leaving destructive personal
relationships and reconnecting with family members. The researcher
strongly recommends further research in this area. / Sociology / (M.A. (Social Behavioural Studies HIV/AIDS))
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/2539 |
| Date | 31 March 2008 |
| Creators | Sewduth, Sathiabama |
| Contributors | Moodley, I. (Prof.), Du plessis, G. E. (Mrs.), djagegjj@unisa.ac.za |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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