The relationship of the social support system and coping mechanisms of clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)

Date of Completion

2011

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Adaptation, Psychological, Psychosocial Support System

Abstract

This is a quantitative correlational study that involved the relationship of the social support system and coping mechanisms of clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Research Institute for Tropical Medicine. The theoretical base in this study is Sister Callista Roy's Adaptation Theory. This study concludes that: 1) majority of the clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome at Research Institute for Tropical Medicine are a) 19 to 35 years old, b) male, c) single, d) undergraduate level of education, e) earning a monthly income of P10,000 and below, f) members of nuclear type of family, and g) suffering from immunodeficiency syndrome for 2 years and above; 2) majority of the clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome have a very high level of social support given by family, friends, and neighbors; 3) majority of the clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome have high level of coping mechanisms in terms of following; accepting those difficulties occur, having faith in God, seeking professional counseling and help for patient difficulties, belief in handling problems and showing sign of being strong; 4) clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome had no significant difference in receiving the same level of social support from family, friends, and neighbors when grouped into a) age, b) gender, c) civil status, d) religion, e) educational attainment and f) family structure. However, they had significant difference in the level of social support being received from family, friends, and neighbors when grouped into f) monthly family income and h) duration of illness; 5) clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome have the same level of coping when grouped according to: a) age, b) gender, c) civil status, d)religion, e) educational attainment and f) family structure. However, they had significant difference in the level of coping mechanisms being received from family, friends, and neighbors when grouped into h) monthly income; 6) clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who are receiving higher level of social support will most likely have higher level of coping.

Comments

Call Number: TH NM 11 61

Location: Research Commons

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