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The research aimed to explore how resilience-based interventions help rural older women living with HIV manage stigma and enhance their quality of life.

February 8, 2026Journal of Ageing and LongevityOpen Access

Exploring Resilience-Based Interventions to Overcome HIV-Related Stigma Experiences Among Rural Older Women Living with HIV in Zimbabwe

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LMLimkile MpofuDurban University of Technology ZMZamokuhle MbandlwaDurban University of Technology

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Examines how resilience-based interventions enhance the quality of life of older women living with HIV, indicating their importance for community health.

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The research aimed to explore how resilience-based interventions help rural older women living with HIV manage stigma and enhance their quality of life.
Conducted in-depth interviews with 17 women aged 40-65 living with HIV in Zimbabwe's rural Matabeleland South Province.
Utilized the 4S framework to analyze resilience resources: social support, coping strategies, sagacity, and solution-seeking.
Employed Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to identify themes related to resilience.
Identified four key themes: social support as foundational, coping strategies for emotional distress, spirituality as a source of strength, and solution-seeking behaviors.
Highlighted the role of family ties and community initiatives in mobilizing resilience.
Concluded that community-based empowerment strategies are crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing vulnerability.

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Mpofu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698828d90fc35cd7a8848bd7 https://doi.org/10.3390/jal6010020

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Examines how resilience-based interventions enhance the quality of life of older women living with HIV, indicating their importance for community health.

Exploring Resilience-Based Interventions to Overcome HIV-Related Stigma Experiences Among Rural Older Women Living with HIV in Zimbabwe

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