Factors affecting and shaping the Perspectives and Experiences of Women living with HIV/AIDS

This paper explores the relationship between studying the socio-cultural and religious factors in shaping the perspectives and experiences of women living with HIV/AIDS. The study aims to deeply investigate the socio-cultural and religious domain of the Pakhtun culture of Malakand District, Pakistan, and to know how cultural beliefs, traditions and religious practices influence the experiences of women affected by HIV/AIDS. Through a qualitative research approach, this study engages in-depth interviews with the participants, participant observations and field notes to gain profound insights into the challenges these women face. The research objectives comprise a comprehensive exploration of the complex relationship between socio-cultural and religious factors that influence the experiences and perspectives of women living with HIV/AIDS. The analysis of field data has been thematically analyzed and is presented in the form of themes and a discussion that is supported by theoretical data as well as data from field observations, field notes and personal data of the respondents. However, for the presentation of the personal data, ethical consideration of the research and field data coding was strictly observed.