INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND AGE ON PSYCHOSOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN CALABAR, NIGERIA
| Main Authors: | Akpabio, Idongesit I, Samson-Akpan, Patience E, Uyanah, D.A, Osuchukwu, N. C |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
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, 2008
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/824429 |
Daftar Isi:
- Purpose: Health and adjustment to chronic health conditions are often affected by various socio-demographic variables. This study assessed the influence of gender and age on the psychological, social and spiritual adjustment of people living with HIV/AIDS in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Materials and methods: A comparative descriptive research design was adopted to study 280 subjects selected from two health facilities within the study area. A validated adjustment questionnaire was the instrument for data collection while stratified random sampling involving balloting with replacement was used for sample selection. Results: Results showed a significant influence of gender on the respondents’ psychological, social and spiritual adjustment (Cal.t=7.89; 4.05; 3.78 >Crit.t=1.96). The males adjusted better than the females. Similarly, age of respondents exerted significant influence on psychological adjustment (Cal.F=5.54 > Crit.F.=2.37) but not on social and spiritual adjustment (Cal.F=1.67; 0.56 < Crit.F=2.37). Recommendations: It is recommended that more HIV post-test counseling and health education on self-care be given to the female clients and the younger age groups taking their self-care needs as expressed by them into consideration.