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- Title
Mental Health of HIV High Risk Groups.
- Authors
Kolhe, C. S.; Thitame, S. N.; Somasundaram, K. V.
- Abstract
Objectives: Mental health of HIV High Risk Groups has always been sidelined as their HIV status and the physical co morbidities take preeminence in health interventions. This study aimed at assessing the mental health of HIV High Risk Groups (HRGs) i.e. Men having Sex with Men (MSM), Transgenders (TGs) and Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Nasik city. The objectives were to study their perception of mental health by discussing their problems, coping mechanisms and resilience. Study Design: The study was a qualitative exploratory one, adapting the Critical Theory Approach. Methods: Non Probability Quota Sampling method was applied. Data was collected through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Data was analyzed using Thematic Network Analysis. Results: The Thematic Analysis formed four networks. Two discussed the lack of identity, and rights for the MSM and TG communities. The other two networks discussed the violence, stigma and worry about the future of FSWs. Conclusions: The study concluded that although the populations cannot describe their mental health, they can sense it and are aware of the effect it has on them. It thus recommends interventions like integrating mental health services with the National Health Programs to address these issues effectively.
- Subjects
MENTAL health services; MENTAL health; NATIONAL health services; THEMATIC analysis; FOCUS groups
- Publication
Pravara Medical Review, 2019, Vol 11, Issue 2, p14
- ISSN
0975-0533
- Publication type
Article