Abstract
Objective To explore peer supporters experience for people with acquired immunodeficiency syndromes (AIDS) . Methods By purposive sampling, 6 peer supporters with AIDS who enrolled in the peer support program of Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center from May of 2017 to January of 2018 were selected as the interviewees in this study. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted and the Claizzi seven-steps method was used to analyze the data. Results Three themes about the AIDS peer supporter experience could be concluded: peer support has its own advantages, peer support has mutual benefits, peer support could bring about negative effects. Conclusions Strengthen the positive role of peer support, reduce the possible negative impact, and standardize peer training to ensure the quality and effectiveness of peer support. Key words: Acquired immunodeficiency syndromes; Peer support; Experience; Qualitative study
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