Influence of Religion and Spirituality on HIV Positive People

Abstract

Religion and spiritual beliefs have been frequently associated with greater psychological well-being among illness populations, little is known about the specific benefits individuals’ receive from pooja and meditations. Our culture says it is necessary to remember God Constantly while doing our daily duties and tasks. We can make God as our companion; we can talk to Him, Consult Him, demand His help and guidance. People even force and blame Him for the difficulties they face in their day-to-day life. Along with this sometimes general notion of the human being is that, when difficulties come, it is the God who is not pleased with their act and even think that a curse from him, especially when the person is suffering from chronic illnesses. Religion can also be a product of coping when a person is in stress and can increase their religious faith. As part of an individual's general orienting system, religion influences how individuals appraise situations, participate in activities, and develop goals for themselves in particular when faced with difficult situations. The main aim of this paper is to know the influence of religion and spirituality on HIV positive people and the objectives are to understand the religious patterns and practices they follow especially at the time of crisis Secondly to identify the use of religion and spirituality as a coping mechanism during a chronic incurable illness like HIV/AIDS. The Research Design will be Exploratory in nature.