Keywords

Africa, faith, HIV/AIDS, Kenya, Malawi, spirituality, women

Authors

1. Mkandawire-Valhmu, Lucy
2. Kako, Peninnah M.
3. Kibicho, Jennifer W.

Abstract

Abstract: Two qualitative research studies conducted with women living with HIV in Malawi (N = 72) and Kenya (N = 54) separately revealed personal faith as a primary coping mechanism that mitigates the effects of stigma and promotes spiritual, physical, and mental health. Four characteristics of God emerged that sustain the women in daily life.