Experiences offering group work to people living with HIV 2013 – 2023 – Dr. Amelia Eleftheriades and Portia Jackson

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1. The standards for psychological support for adults living with HIV (2011) advocate which of the following

a. PLWH should be able to access peer support

b. PLWH should be encouraged to search the web for support and information

c. PLWH should be engaged in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services

d. PLWH should be able to access care provided by appropriately trained professionals

2. Which of the following regarding peer support and its potential impact on health and well being are true?

a. Availability of sociat support from peers increases social isolation and stigma

b. Acceptance and adjustment to life with HIV can improve health and wellbeing

c. Making relevant up-to-date information more available can improve their health and wellbeing

d. Engging people in their services and self-care is likely to negatively impact on their health and wellbeing

3. Which of the following are drivers for peer support?

a. The psychological distress, stigma and social isolation of PLSH

b. The negative implications of peer support for wellbeing, quality of life, engagement, adherence, HIV transmission and the economic burden of HIV

c. National standards and guidance

d. Research evidence

4. Which of the following are potential benefits of functional groups?

a. They provide a safe space for people to meet and share experiences to reduce social isolation and counter stigma

b. They support the journey of acceptance and adjustment to live with HIV

c. They provide an opportunity to make relevant up-to-date information more accessible and a forum to share practical advice on challenging aspects of daily life that may be unique to an HIV diagnosis

d. Improving psychological wellbeing has been demonstrated to have a negative impact on adherence

5. Which of the following may be considered as barriers to setting up a peer support programme?

a. Funding constraints

b. Resource/staffing capacity

c. Abundant patient engagement

d. Lack of research evidence to support the potential benefits

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