The lived experience of HIV anxiety among HIV-negative men in Hong Kong: A reflexive thematic analysis

Yick, Sin Yin

Abstract

Data from online discussion forums in China and Hong Kong that focus on the fear of HIV show that citizens of China and Hong Kong are sharing and discussing their fears around contracting HIV when there is no medical evidence of HIV infection. User data shows that most active users of these discussion forums are men. This suggests that HIV-anxiety is a significant concern for some (HIV-negative) men in Hong Kong, one that has yet to be addressed in research. This study qualitatively explores the lived experience of seven HIV-negative Hong Kong men who had experienced intense worry about contracting HIV.

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Feb 5, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 21, 2025
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/13719890
• Award Date: Jul 21, 2025