ADOLESCENT COOP STRATEGY WITH HIV / AIDS QUALITATIVE STUDY FROM

NURSING PERSPECTIVES
MILA TRIANA SARI
Milatrianasari73@gmail.com
PROGRAM STUDY FOR PROFESSION NERS STIKES BAITURRAHIM JAMBI
 
ABSTRACT

Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. The impact

experienced by adolescents with HIV / AIDS is the risk of developing other diseases due
to a weakened immune system, and psychological impacts. Adolescents with HIV AIDS
tend to use more than one type of coping, because adolescents are still looking for
appropriate coping strategies. This study aims to identify and find the meaning of
coping strategies used by adolescents with HIV AIDS. The design of this study with
qualitative method with phenomenological approach, the 8
participants with technical depth interviews and observation. Data were analyzed using
Colaizi's method. Ha sil research shows the coping strategies used by adolescents,
namely  planful problem solving and positive appraisal that creates a positive meaning
for the conditions that occur, and tries to stay enthusiastic, in order to achieve a better
health condition. 

Keywords: Experience, Adolescents, HIV / AIDS, Coping Strategy