Introduction: the dynamics of family care -- HIV/AIDS and family care -- Contextualizing the study -- Losing autonomy and redefining family relationships -- Struggling to prolong life -- Preserving family and learning whom to count on -- The way forward
Summary
This book vividly describes family care in HIV/AIDS through the lived experiences of caregivers and care receivers. It contributes to our knowledge not only because of the contemporary relevance of family caregiving, but also because of its focus on HIV/AIDS which, being a relatively new disease, is little understood yet poses unique challenges due to its stigmatising, long-drawn, debilitating and terminal nature. Based on a study conducted in Mumbai, Family Care in HIV/AIDS captures the lived experiences of 10 caregivers and seven care receivers belonging to diverse socio-economic groups and
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-213) and index
