(duplicate) A Model of Sibling Relationships in PHIV+
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A model of sibling relationships in young people with perinatally acquired HIV (PHIV+)
IRAS ID
209205
Contact name
Hannah Deakin
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 31 days
Research summary
Significant HIV-related stressors affecting young adults with perinatally acquired HIV (PHIV+) and their siblings can include parental ill-health/death, sibling ill-health/death and HIV disclosure and stigma/discrimination (Malee et al., 2011). Young people are more likely to disclose their HIV status to family members than externally, highlighting that siblings can provide important peer relationships and sources of support (Lam et al., 2007). However, there have been no qualitative studies investigating the nature of sibling relationships in young people with PHIV+. The aim of this study is to develop a model of sibling relationships in young people with PHIV+. The sample will consist of 10 young people with PHIV+. Participants aged between 16-25 years old will be recruited from two London NHS HIV clinics. Participants will take part in a semi-structured interview and complete both a measure of the perceived sibling relationship and of subjective wellbeing. Interviews will be recorded, transcribed and analysed using grounded theory. It is hoped that the model will inform therapeutic interventions with this population, to improve levels of wellbeing and coping with the psychosocial challenges associated with PHIV+.
REC name
London - Stanmore Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/LO/1153
Date of REC Opinion
1 Aug 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion