ArticleBMC public health2012
Resilience among asylum seekers living with HIV.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Promotion of Resilience in Migrants: A Systematic Review of Study and Psychosocial Intervention.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2022Pooled it
- Barriers and Facilitators Affecting the HIV Care Cascade for Migrant People Living with HIV in Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development Countries: A Systematic Mixed Studies Review.AIDS patient care and STDs · 2021Pooled it
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- Access to medicines among asylum seekers, refugees and undocumented migrants across the migratory cycle in Europe: a scoping review.BMJ global health · 2024Article
- In the Interest of Time: Assessing the Role of Resilience Across an Intergenerational Sample of People Living with HIV.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2024Article
- Analysis of resilience and sexual behavior in persons with HIV infection.Psicologia, reflexao e critica : revista semestral do Departamento de Psicologia da UFRGS · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundA small body of evidence demonstrates the challenges faced by migrant communities living with HIV but has yet to consider in-depth the experience of asylum seekers whose residency status is undetermined. The overall aim of our study was to explore the experiences of those who are both living with HIV and seeking asylum. This paper focuses on the stressors precipitated by the HIV diagnosis and by going through the asylum system; as well as participants' resilience in responding to these stressors and the consequences for their health and wellbeing.
methodsWe conducted an ethnographic study. Fieldwork took place in the UK between 2008-2009 and included: 350 hours of observation at voluntary services providing support to black and minority ethnic groups living with HIV; 29 interviews and four focus group discussions with those who were seeking asylum and living with HIV; and 15 interviews with their health and social care providers. Data were analysed using the constant comparative method.
resultsThere were three main stressors that threatened participants' resilience. First, migration caused them to leave behind many resources (including social support). Second, stigmatising attitudes led their HIV diagnosis to be a taboo subject furthering their isolation. Third, they found themselves trapped in the asylum system, unable to influence the outcome of their case and reliant on HIV treatment to stay alive. Participants were, however, very resourceful in dealing with these experiences. Resilience processes included: staying busy, drawing on personal faith, and the support received through HIV care providers and voluntary organisations. Even so, their isolated existence meant participants had limited access to social resources, and their treatment in the asylum system had a profound impact on perceived health and wellbeing.
conclusionsAsylum seekers living with HIV in the UK show immense resilience. However, their isolation means they are often unable to deal with their treatment in the asylum system, with negative consequences for their perceived health and wellbeing.
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