Division of Social Medicine and Global Health, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
PLoS One. 2023 Mar 30;18(3):e0283570. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283570. eCollection 2023.
In Sweden men account for most new HIV cases, and little is known about the peer support needs of people living with HIV in Sweden. This qualitative study explored how recently diagnosed men perceive and experience peer support in Sweden. Purposively sampled from HIV patient organizations and infectious disease clinics throughout Sweden, data was collected through in-depth individual interviews with 10 men living with HIV, who have experience participating in peer support. Latent and manifest qualitative content analysis produced the overarching theme of Finding a safe space for learning and exploration. Participants used peer support to access key information and skills and as a space to safely explore life with HIV. Participants perceived successful peer support as having the right peer while also receiving support at the right location. Study recommendations include further research on how a peer is defined within the U = U era, further research on the peer support needs of young adults, and further research on the accessibility of peer support.
在瑞典，男性占新发现的 HIV 病例的大多数，而对于瑞典 HIV 感染者的同伴支持需求却知之甚少。本定性研究旨在探讨最近被诊断出 HIV 的男性如何看待和体验瑞典的同伴支持。研究从瑞典各地的 HIV 患者组织和传染病诊所中进行有针对性的抽样，通过对 10 名有参与同伴支持经验的 HIV 感染者进行深入的个人访谈收集数据。潜在和明显的定性内容分析产生了一个总体主题：为学习和探索寻找一个安全的空间。参与者利用同伴支持获取关键信息和技能，并将其作为一个安全探索 HIV 生活的空间。参与者认为成功的同伴支持是拥有合适的同伴，同时在合适的地点获得支持。研究建议包括进一步研究在 U=U 时代内如何定义同伴，进一步研究年轻人对同伴支持的需求，以及进一步研究同伴支持的可及性。
