A 65year old HIV couple from Thailand is living alone in a suburban village with no family support available. They were depressed due to isolation, internalized shame and perceived stigma. They have several issues with health such as sleeping problems, Arthritis, Diabetes. Sometimes the couple was reluctant for medication due to many medicines in a day. They are confined to home due to mobility problems. Though they are covered under Social security system but it is not sufficient to fulfil their needs due to rising medical needs. 1. Read the case and Identify biological variables. 2. Identify Psychological variables. 3. Identify Social variables
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