Korean J Hosp Palliat Care.  2014 Sep;17(3):142-150. 10.14475/kjhpc.2014.17.3.142.

Subjectivity toward Death among HIV-Positive Men

• Lee EJ

• KMID: 2305285
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14475/kjhpc.2014.17.3.142

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was to identify the attitude of Korean HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) -positive men toward death.
METHODS
A Q-methodology was performed with 20 HIV-positive male individuals. Participants were asked to select and answer questions among a set of 40 Q-statements using a 9-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using the PC QUANL program.
RESULTS
Participants' attitudes toward death were categorized into four types. Type I was characterized by respect for life, type II by reality orientation, type III by pain evasion and type IV religious beliefs.
CONCLUSION
It is necessary to develop an assessment tool and an intervention program for HIV-positive individuals.

Keyword

HIV; Death; Attitude

MeSH Terms

HIV
Humans
Male
Religion
Value of Life