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OCLC number
56965317
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LAC copy
LAC copy
Author
Harris, Gregory E.(Gregory Edward),1979-
Title
The experiences of gay men living with HIVAIDS who have attended participatory programs and received individual counselling.
Degree
M. Sc. -- University of Calgary, 2003
Publisher
Ottawa : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, [2004]
Description
2 microfiches.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
This qualitative study aimed to describe the experiences of gay men living with HIV/AIDS in relation to mental health services. Transcendental Phenomenology was the qualitative research approach that guided the analysis of the study. The tenets and principles of community-based research were also followed in the present study. 12 co-researchers all of whom had the experience of receiving both individual counselling and engaging in participatory programs at an HIV/AIDS community-based organization, were interviewed using semi-structured interview formats in order to gain their deep rich perspectives on being gay and living with HIV/AIDS. The results of this inquiry are represented in terms of an empowerment model, which leads to implications for mental health professionals, care givers, and significant others.
ISBN
061287270X
9780612872707