The perception of HIV / AIDS : the case of infected Malay women at Rumah Solehah, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur /
This is a qualitative study on the perceptions of HIV-infected Malay women at Rumah Solehah, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur towards HIV/AIDS. The objectives of the study are to examine the socioeconomic backgrounds of HIV-infected Malay women, their perception of HIV/AIDS, and the impact of the illness on the...
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| Language: | English |
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Gombak, Selangor :
Kulliyyah of Islamic ReveaIed Knowledge, International Islamic University Malaysia,
2007
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| Online Access: | Click here to view 1st 24 pages of the thesis. Members can view fulltext at the specified PCs in the library. |
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| Summary: | This is a qualitative study on the perceptions of HIV-infected Malay women at Rumah
Solehah, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur towards HIV/AIDS. The objectives of the study are
to examine the socioeconomic backgrounds of HIV-infected Malay women, their
perception of HIV/AIDS, and the impact of the illness on their lives. The study was
carried out from February to May 2005. The sample of this study consists of eight
HIV-positive women. In-depth interview, participant observation and library research
were the methods used in the process of collecting data. The topics discussed
surrounding their life before HIV infection, during the early period of diagnosis and
after the diagnosis of HIV. Interesting to note that in this study many of the informants
interviewed were from lower academic achievement, came from broken family, had
intravenous drug user partners and had been involved in lifestyles with a high risk of
contracting HIV infection. In the issue of knowledge, the women had little knowledge
about of HIV/AIDS. In addition, the findings also show that the HIV-infected Malay
women perceive HIV/AIDS like other common illnesses that are caused by a virus
and refuted the negative perception associated with the disease. Having the virus in
the body also caused life-altering consequences in their lives. They include declining
physical and emotional health, lost of economic resources and waning social
relationship. However, being HIV-positive has proven to be a turning point in most of
the women’s lives. The illness is perceived as a motive to change their behaviour and
to see life in a new perspective. |
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| Item Description: | Abstract in English and Arabic. "A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Human Sciences (Sociology and Anthropology)". --On t.p. |
| Physical Description: | x, 109 leaves ; 30 cm. Also available on 4 3/4 in. computer laser optical disc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 97 - 103). |
| Access: | Access for fulltext of thesis is provided through digital format. |