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Exploration of lived experiences among LGBT individuals living with HIV/AIDS: A phenomenological study Ikhwan Amirudin; Nor Aziyan; M. Agung Akbar; Agung Waluyo; Astuti Yuni Nursasi
Gaster Vol 24 No 1 (2026): FEBRUARI
Publisher : P3M Universitas 'Aisyiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30787/gaster.v24i1.2402

Abstract

Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals remain a key population with high vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. Although antiretroviral therapy has significantly reduced morbidity and mortality, LGBT people living with HIV/AIDS continue to face layered stigma stemming from both HIV status and sexual or gender identity. However, in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of this population, particularly within Indonesia's sociocultural context, remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to explore and understand the lived experiences of LGBT individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Lampung Province through a phenomenological approach. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted with 15 LGBT participants living with HIV/AIDS. Data collection was performed through in-depth interviews during September–October 2025 in Lampung Province. Data analysis employed in vivo coding to preserve the original meaning of participants' expressions. Research reporting followed the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines. Results: Analysis yielded three major themes: (1) living in the shadow of layered stigma, (2) negotiating identity and self-acceptance following HIV diagnosis, and (3) building meaning in life and resilience. These themes emerged from interrelated subthemes and categories, all grounded in participants' narratives. Conclusion: The lived experience of LGBT individuals with HIV/AIDS constitutes a complex and multidimensional phenomenon encompassing social, psychological, and existential dimensions. These findings underscore the critical importance of inclusive HIV services that are sensitive to stigma and oriented toward psychosocial needs.
Co-Authors Afrida Pratiwi Agung Waluyo Agusdiman Saputra Ahmad Yamin Ahmad Zulfikri Al Hakim, Abdul Rahman Amirudin, Ikhwan Anggraeni, Hesti Aprilia, Rike Aria Wibisana Arif Billah Pangestu Idil Adha Aris Citra Wisuda Astuti Yuni Nursasi Ayu Andira Ayu Safitriyana Ayunani, Sabrina Cahya, Febriani Cahyadi, Gabriel Ekoputra Hartono Chandra Rahmadi Charista, Rysha Citra Amelia Yulianti Dea Wahyuni, Elisa Dian Ayubi Dian Ayubi Efrianty, Novalia Elisa Dea Wahyuni Endang Triyanto Eni Folendra Rosa Eni Rahmawati Erlika, Yesifa Esi Afriyanti Etty Rekawati Fadhilah, Laila Fadhillah, Laila Fakhri Rizki Fakhri Rizki Fatin, Nurul Ferdi, Roni Fitri Fujiana Fitriani Agustina Gupta, Prateek Harsanto, D Eka Harto, Toto Hema Malini, Hema Henny Suzana Mediani Hesti Anggraeni Ikhwan Amirudin Ikhwan Amirudin Ina Yatul Khoiriyah Indah Ambarwati Iraningrum INDRA FRANA JAYA KK Joni Siahaan Junaiti Sahar Kasiyah M. Junus Khoiriyah, Ina Yatul Kinantika Nur Dewanti Kuei-Ru Chou La Ode Saltar Laila Fadhilah Laila Fadhillah Lina Oktavia, Lina Lisa Novianti Utami Lisdahayati Lisdahayati Lisdahayati Lisdahayati Lisdahayati Lisdahayati, Lisdahayati Lita Heni Kusumawardani Mahafira, Nesa Dwi Martadinata, Umar Hasan Maula Mar'atus Solikhah Megah Andriany Muhamad Jauhar Mulia Ganta Saputri Nelly Rustiati Nelly Rustiati Nelly Rustiati Neti Juniarti Ni Ketut Sujati Ni Ketut Sujati Nicole van Veenendaal Ningsih, Deasy Kurnia Nor Aziyan Nor Aziyan Binti Yahaya Novalia Efrianty Nurul Fitriah Pome, Gunardi Prateek Gupta Pratiwi, Afrida Prawiti, Ayu Dwi Rachmawati, Utami Rafela, Sindi Ramadhona, Shinta Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika Rizki, Fakhri Roni Ferdi Roni Ferdi Rustiati , Nelly Rustiati, Nelly Rysha Charista Samsuryadi Samsuryadi Saprianto Saprianto Saprianto, Saprianto Septami Putri Hajati Shinta Ramadhona Siahaan, Joni Siti Aulia Sukemi Sukemi Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat , Supangat Supangat Marzuki Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat Umi Hani Untung Sujianto Untung Sujianto Utami, Lisa Novianti Wanda , Dessie Wang, Jing Jy Wati, Dwi Nurviyandari Kusuma Wibowo Apriandi Widyatuti Willy Astriana Wiwice Arianti Wiwin Wiarsih Yeni Rustina Yesifa Erlika Yudi Budianto Yudi Budianto Zanzibar Zanzibar Zanzibar Zanzibar Zulfikri, Ahmad