ISSN: 2265-6294

Sexual Communication Of People Living With Hiv/Aids

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Wiwik Novianti,S. Bekti Istiyanto,Wisnu Widjanarko,Mite Setiansah,Nuryanti

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People Living With Hiv/Aids (Plha) Often Become Stigmatized Subjects Due To Their Illness. One Of Hiv/Aids Transmission Media Is Through Sexual Contact. Therefore It Is Interesting To Study How Sexual Communication Among Plha To Maintain Their Romantic Relationships. This Research Was Conducted In Kebumen Regency Since The Number Of Plha In This Region Was The Highest In Central Java. The Purpose Of This Study Was To Determine The Sexual Communication Performed By Plha In Order To Maintain A Romantic Relationship With Their Partners. This Research Used A Phenomenological Method To Explore The Sexual Communication Experienced By Plha. The Research Data Were Collected Using In-Depth Interview, Observation, And Document Analysis. This Study Found That The Status Of Participants, In This Case, People Living With Hiv/Aids, Affected Their Sexuality. They Became More Careful In Having Sexual Relations And Respectful To Their Partners. The Participants Viewed Hiv/Aids As A Warning And Test To Become A Better Human Being. All Participants Who Were Married Were Open To Their Partners Related To The Pain And Complaints They Have Suffered From And Felt. Meanwhile, The Participants Who Have Already Become Widow Felt That Hiv/Aids Has Become An Obstacle To Find A New Partner. The Plha Status Has Made Those Participants Were In Hesitation To Make A Serious Romantic Relationship. Sexual Intercourse Is No Longer A Top Priority For Plha Couples. The Couples’ Willingness To Look After, Care, And Love Each Other Even Hit By The Stigma From The Society Was A Gift To Thank For.

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