Coping Strategies Employed by People Living with HIV/AIDS in Rivers State, Nigeria: A Review on Behavioural Interventions

Kaine Omashim Oluwakemi, Enaowho Taniyowho Mamerhi, Enakpoya Princess Oghenesuvwe, Okoro Ogheneyebrorue Godswill

Abstract


HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health concern worldwide, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing the brunt of the epidemic. Nigeria, and specifically Rivers State, is one of the regions most affected, with a high prevalence of the disease. This review examines the coping strategies employed by people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Rivers State, Nigeria, focusing on behavioural interventions. The review explores the socio-cultural context, the role of psychosocial support, adherence to treatment, economic coping mechanisms, and the influence of religious and spiritual practices. Additionally, the challenges and limitations of these coping strategies are discussed, with recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of behavioural interventions to improve the quality of life for PLWHA in the region.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 09 No. 01 Jan’25 Page: 7-12


Keywords


HIV/AIDS, coping strategies, behavioural, interventions

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v9i1.764

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