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Virology research J 2017 Vol 1 Issue 2
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July 26-27, 2017 | Vancouver, Canada
WORLD CONFERENCE ON STDs, STIs & HIV/AIDS
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The research project is grounded in post-modern feminist
theory in order to rigorously investigate the politics of
interpretation, representation and language that has given
meaning to the social-relational experiences of couples living
with HIV.
It was completed through qualitative research, specifically
a participatory action research methodology. As per a PAR
methodology, a series of initial gatherings did focus on
inviting diverse couples that have identified themselves as
living with HIV and wanting to create a new understanding
of the needs of the HIV couples community. These initial
gathering did allow couples to dialectically develop their
agenda and story for further action. These dialogues were
documented in field notes and facilitated through a semi-
structured group format.
The second phase will consist of constructing and developing
a community of support while engaging actions, agreed
upon by the couples themselves for the worthwhile purpose
of empowerment of the persons and community itself.
The final phase of the research project is an on going action
component that allows for full immersion and engagement
in action research that has significant heuristic value as it
formats a diverse and concise process for a couple peer
support model of engagement and community building.
This validates the initial needs of the couples that sought
to identify issues of concern and develop practice solutions
from within their community.
Methods: It will be completed through qualitative research,
specifically a participatory action research methodology. As
per a PARmethodology, a series of initial gatherings will focus
on inviting diverse couples that have identified themselves
as living with HIV and wanting to create a new understanding
of the needs of the HIV couples community.
Results: A thorough discussion of the emerging themes for
couples living with HIV, will be presented and discussed
regarding living well with the HIV virus. The results will bring
forth a better understanding of a peer support model of
support for the HIV community.
Speaker Biography
Patricia Miller is an Assistant Professor at Mount Royal University, within the faculty of
Child & Youth Studies and Social Work. She continues to consult and research within
the larger HIV community, within the province of Alberta. She is dually registered as
a Social Worker and Psychologist, while running a private practice within the city of
Calgary, Alberta.
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Patricia Miller
Mount Royal University, Canada
Generative dialogues regarding the couples experience of living with HIV