Abstract
Persons living with HIV/AIDS use self-care for symptom management. This study assesses the use of marijuana as a symptom management approach for six common symptoms for persons living with HIV/AIDS - anxiety, depression, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, and peripheral neuropathy. This sub-analysis of the efficacy of a symptom management manual encompasses the experiences of participants from sites in the U.S., Africa, and Puerto Rico. Baseline data are analyzed to examine differences in the use and efficacy of marijuana as compared with prescribed and over-the-counter medications as well as the impact on adherence and quality of life.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 172-193 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Clinical Nursing Research |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 05 2009 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- HIV/AIDS
- Marijuana
- Symptom management
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