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Annex I: FGD Operational Flow ChartFocus Group Discussion with PLHIVIMPACT1. Coping factors/obstacles2. Motivations to seekhelp/resources3. Awareness of law/policies4. Desire to participate inHIV/AIDS issuesHealth Economic Social Psychological/emotionalHealth affected?Changed yourphysicalbehaviour/lifestyle?Access tohealthcare? Anychanges?Self-help?HIV-relatedresourcesaccessed?Discrimination?Educationalstatus/access toeducation/motivationEmploymentstatus/careerprospectDiscrimination atworkplace?Financial status(earning capacity)Accommodation andtransportationDisclosure to whom?Experiences?Stigmatization/discrimination?Home and familylife?Friendships?Relationships withneighbors/community?Religiousparticipation/networks &spiritualityCircumstances ofinitial HIV test?Feelings at times ofHIV disclosure?Self esteem/ image?Outlook of life?Fears? Howaddressed?Major concerns forthe future?140
Annex II: FGD Guide for PLHIV GroupsFocus Group Discussion GuideThe Impact of HIV/AIDS on People Living with HIV/AIDS andTheir Families and Community in Malaysia(UNCT Project)Introduction:1. Ice-breaking session2. Explain purpose of discussion3. Interested in personal experiences and views4. Encourage each participant to express his or her views on each topic as well asrespond to the views expressed by others5. It’s alright to disagree with others6. Participants do not have to respond to an issue if they do not feel comfortabledoing so7. Views to be kept confidential8. Explain the necessity to audiotape9. Take verbal consent (for both FGD and audio-taping)10. Any questions before we start?The purpose of today’s discussion is to talk about how being diagnosed withHIV/AIDS has affected your life and what impact it has had on different aspects ofyour life. How were you diagnosed with HIV?_____________________________________________________________________I. Health/Physical Impact: How has HIV affected your health and physicalwell-being?‣ Physical effects/current needs• How is your health; What are your needs?‣ Changes in behavior/lifestyle• Such as diet, sexual behavior, prevention practices, etc.‣ Access to healthcare• How has it changed after your HIV diagnosis? What medical treatment orremedies have you undergone?‣ Self-help‣ HIV-related resources• For example, do you access any support networks or counseling,welfare/financial aid, information & education on HIV/AIDS, harmreduction programs? How do you feel about them?‣ Discrimination when seeking medical care?141
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Table of ContentsPROJECT TEAM 5ACKN
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Information received at the time of
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AcknowledgementsThis research is fu
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The main findings from the qualitat
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school or work, transport costs for
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is that the large majority of women
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In fact, special surveys conducted
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ObjectivesThe specific objectives o
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have been rejected by their immedia
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eport) that his/her healthcare (or
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CommunityKnowledge/awareness of HIV
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Framework of analysisA descriptive
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urban and a rural community. In all
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medication, the physical health com
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husbands working in other places wh
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(“And then, this doctor, he/she v
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their food. Nurses and their attend
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“Because we take drugs….no time
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The same claim to 100% condom use w
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in asking them to use condoms, even
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“Normally…..normally, memang ma
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(“But I continued using at that t
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“Buat pada permulaannya, saya mem
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However, not all experiences with d
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yang amat sangat. Tak pernah I rasa
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long term fears and anxieties. The
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“The first time I heard from the
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handset, I too, have handset. Some
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have been turning to God since and
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felt I’m indecent. But, at one ti
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would certainly want to continue wo
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(Transgender, 53 yrs, Upper seconda
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“Sometimes I didn’t get enough
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positively portray people living wi
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“After my diagnosis...I’ll pay
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not know or might not want to be bo
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(UNAIDS 2005).(UNAIDS 2000):The fac
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“…bawak saya pergi hospital. An
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erpindah ke tempat lain makin lama.
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pada HIV itu, dia nampak penagih. S
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(Male, 49yrs, University education,
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However this association with the n
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