Adjustment in UK Migrants with HIV/TB Co-infection (1.0)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Developing a model of the individual and social processes involved in living with HIV and TB in UK migrants.
IRAS ID
242524
Contact name
Annette Lock
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Royal Holloway, University of London
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 1 months, 31 days
Research summary
What are the individual and social processes involved in living with HIV and TB in UK migrants?\n\nTuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease and the leading preventable cause of death worldwide for people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Globally, 55% of people with TB have an HIV diagnosis, largely in low and middle income countries (WHO, 2015). HIV and TB infection and disease can increase the progression of one another (Mayer, 2010). In the last two decades, TB has re-emerged in the UK, linked to HIV infection and migratory phenomenon. HIV/TB co-infection is of psychological interest in UK migrants as stigma is associated with both conditions and may affect presenting to care, treatment adherence, HIV/TB disclosure and psychological, social and physical adjustment. This study hopes to gain insight into the perceived impact of living with HIV/TB co-infection in UK migrants. A model will be developed aiming to describe participants’ experiences. Semi-structured interviews (lasting approximately 1 hour 15 mins) will be conducted at three NHS HIV clinics with a sample of 10 adults aged 18-64 years with HIV/TB co-infection. Analysis will use Grounded Theory to help develop a theoretical model of individuals’ experiences and larger social processes for an under-researched area.\n\nStudy start date: June 2018 until July 2019.
REC name
London - Brent Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/LO/0895
Date of REC Opinion
12 Jul 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion