Internal Stigma of an HIV-Infected Housewife: a Phenomenological Study
Abstract: In connection with
the transmission of the HIV virus, housewives may have experienced internal
stigma, which can have an effect on HIV prevention and the treatment of AIDS.
Twenty-three HIV-infected housewives were interviewed in a qualitative study
conducted in North Jakarta. The data were analyzed using a phenomenological
approach. Seven themes emerged to explore internal stigma housewives and to
compose the essence of the internal stigma. The essence of an HIV-infected
housewife who has internalized the stigma can be illustrated as an Indonesian
proverb which is Hidup Segan Mati Tak Mau or in English can be interpreted as
having lost the will to live, but not wanting to die. This could explain that
AIDS forces them to live in anxiety in all aspects of life but as housewives,
they must keep thinking about continuing life especially with regard to the
future of their beloved children.
Keywords: Stigma,
phenomenology, housewife
Author: Ossie Sosodoro
Wisotowardono, Riris Andono Ahmad, Yayi Suryo Prabandari, Mohammad Hakimi
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg170109
