'Doing the right thing': the symbolic meanings and experiences of having an HIV antibody test
| Autor: | Simon Chapman, Sophie McCarthy, Deborah Lupton |
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| Rok vydání: | 1995 |
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Male Symbolism Health (social science) Self Disclosure media_common.quotation_subject Human sexuality History and Philosophy of Science Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Risk Factors Surveys and Questionnaires medicine Humans Closure (psychology) Health Education media_common Ethics Motivation business.industry Negotiating AIDS Serodiagnosis Gender studies Patient Acceptance of Health Care medicine.disease Test (assessment) Negotiation Sexual Partners The Symbolic Health education Female business Social psychology Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | Social sciencemedicine (1982). 41(2) |
| ISSN: | 0277-9536 |
| Popis: | Very few studies have been undertaken to explore in depth the reasons why individuals seek HIV antibody testing. This paper discusses the socio-cultural meanings surrounding the HIV antibody test, using the findings from a qualitative study directed at understanding why 'low risk' individuals make the decision to have an HIV test, their experiences of testing and their use of the result, especially in negotiating sexual relationships. It is concluded that the less obvious reasons for taking the test include pressure from parents or lovers, as a symbolic closure or commencement of a sexual relationship, the discourse of mutuality, the privileging of 'knowledge' and notions of responsibility and purity. Implications for AIDS education programs and policy are addressed. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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