A photo voice perspective on factors contributing to the resilience of HIV positive Yoruba adolescent girls in Nigeria

Abstract There is a growing discourse worldwide on the impact of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on “at risk youths”. In response, five HIV-positive Nigerian adolescent girls were qualitatively investigated in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Ibadan, an urban settle...

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Published in:Journal of adolescence (London, England.) England.), 2017-04, Vol.56 (1), p.1-10
Main Authors: Adegoke, Catherine O, Steyn, Miemsie G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adolescent girl
Adolescent girls
African culture
AIDS
At risk populations
Bourdieu, Pierre (1930-2002)
Coping
Cultural capital
Culture
Female
Females
HIV
HIV Infections - psychology
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
NGOs
Nigeria
Nongovernmental organizations
Pediatrics
Photo voice
Photography
Policy making
Resilience
Resilience, Psychological
Social capital
Social skills
Teenagers
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract There is a growing discourse worldwide on the impact of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on “at risk youths”. In response, five HIV-positive Nigerian adolescent girls were qualitatively investigated in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Ibadan, an urban settlement in Nigeria in 2013. Using a secondary data analysis from a photo voice component of the research, combined with narratives, we show that participants possess the capacity to overcome their adversities from the effects of HIV infection and remain resilient. Few studies have used photovoice − a visual participatory approach − and its impact on this group. The theories of Bourdieu, Piaget and Erikson were used as tools to interpret and document, resilience, social capital and coping among participants. Findings reveal participants frame positive goals, use social competence, coping skills, and express personal challenges. These have serious implications for policy makers, researchers and programmer in strengthening adolescents' resilience.
ISSN:0140-1971
1095-9254
DOI:10.1016/j.adolescence.2017.01.003