How Well Does Spirituality Predict Health Status in Adults Living with HIV-Disease

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between spirituality and health status of 39 adult men and women living with HIV-disease. A model building approach was used to explore the associations among the five variables of the Neuman systems model, which was the guiding framework for the study. The model presented includes existential well-being, meaningfulness, age, and income.

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health HIV/AIDS Neuman systems model spirituality

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