@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10005801, title = {Facilitating Familial Support of Saudi Arabians Living with HIV/AIDS}, author = {Noor Attar}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {This paper provides an overview of the current situation of HIV/AIDS patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and a literature review of the concepts of stigma communication, communication of social support. These concepts provide the basis for the proposed methods, which will include conducting a textual analysis of materials that are currently distributed to family members of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV/A) in KSA and creating an educational brochure. The brochure will aim to help families of PLWHIV/A in KSA (1) understand how stigma shapes the experience of PLWHIV/A, (2) realize the role of positive communication as a helpful social support, and (3) develop the ability to provide positive social support for their loved ones.}, journal = {International Journal of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences}, volume = {10}, number = {11}, year = {2016}, pages = {3664 - 3677}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10005801}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/119}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 119, 2016}, }