INTERAKSI SOSIAL IBU RUMAH TANGGA PENDERITA HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS DALAM MEMUTUSKAN DAN MENDUKUNG TERAPI ANTIRETROVIRAL: STUDI KASUS DI KOTA BEKASI

Abstract

Social interaction changes will appear to persons stated positive HIV especially with relatives. ARV program is a part of HIV-Aids treatment that aims to inhibit HIV transmission and opportunistic infections, quality of life improvement, and decrease viral load in blood. ARV generally involve person with HIV. This study aims to identify social interaction of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in order to deciding and supporting ARV program. Methodology: qualitative method with cross sectional interview and structured observational. Three mothers with PLHIV status involved in this study, and 2 role model peoples were observed. Result: suggestion delivered by families or relatives to motivate PLHIV accessing ARV. Imitation relate to action to copycat person who released in HIV treatment and as key factor to ARV decision. Identification related to family supporting and formed after imitation process. Sympathy related to health motivation for herself and others, and occurred after imitation and identification process.   

Keywords: social interaction, HIV prevention, Antiretroviral program