HIV/AIDS‐related stigma, immediate families, and proactive coping processes among a clinical sample of people living with HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (7) ◽  
pp. 1787-1798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Meanley ◽  
Baligh R. Yehia ◽  
Janet Hines ◽  
Rosemary Thomas ◽  
Daniel Calder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Proactive Coping ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Coping Processes ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

A pathway analysis of exploring how HIV-related stigma affects social capital among people living with HIV/AIDS in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 1100-1110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Ningxi Yang ◽  
Xiaoyan Li ◽  
Han Xiao ◽  
Mengting Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Pathway Analysis ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Towards an AIDS free generation: Is stigma still an issue in Zambia? Results from a legal environment assessment of the HIV/AIDS/TB program of the Churches Health Association of Zambia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Godfrey Biemba ◽  
Dhally M. Menda ◽  
Yoram Siame ◽  
Karen Sichali Sichinga ◽  
William Macleod
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Legal Environment ◽  
Environment Assessment ◽  
Hiv Test ◽  
Catchment Areas ◽  
Health Association ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

This paper reports on HIV related stigma based on results from an HIV legal environment assessment (LEA) within the Churches Health Association of Zambia HIV/AIDS program. We conducted 9 Focus Group Discussions and 20 Key Informant Interviews with key HIV/AIDS stakeholders that included representatives from network of Zambian people living with HIV. We administered a Survey Questionnaire to 337 people living with HIV (PLHIV) and 233 health workers. Quantitative data were analyzed using SAS v9.4; qualitative data was analyzed using QRS NVIVO version 11.0 Pro. Internalized stigma ranged between 20.8% and 31.8% of PLHIV; more among females than males. About one third (31%, n=104)) of the 337 participants reported that they were aware of being gossiped once, a few times, or often; more among females than males. 62.3%, 63.1%, and 55.1% of the 233 health workers said it was somewhat true or certainly true that in their catchment areas, PLHIV struggle to have an HIV test because of stigma, were hesitant to start ART due to stigma; told them that they had challenges taking their ARVs because of stigma respectively.

scholarly journals Stigmatization among People Living with HIV/AIDS at the Kumba Health District, Cameroon

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 232595821989930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Obinchemti Egbe ◽  
Cynthia Adanze Nge ◽  
Hermann Ngouekam ◽  
Etienne Asonganyi ◽  
Dickson Shey Nsagha
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Health District ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stigma Reduction ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

We determined the level, type of stigma, and risk factors associated with stigmatization of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) by conducting a cross-sectional study from April to June 2018 in 3 HIV treatment centers in the Kumba Health District (KHD), Cameroon. We reviewed hospital registers, conducted focus group discussions, and administered structured questionnaires. For data analysis, we used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20.0. We recorded a total stigma index score of 59.1. Internal stigma (odds ratio [OR] 2.91; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.74-4.98) was common in PLWHA. Also, younger age <30 years (adjusted OR [AOR]: 0.39; 95% CI: 0.17-0.94) was linked with stigma reduction while low level of education (AOR: 1.74; 95% CI: 1.02-2.97) increased the stigma level. HIV-related stigma is pervasive in the lives of PLWHA, with most of them having internal stigmatization. Appropriate health education on HIV will be crucial in reducing stigmatization in the KHD.

scholarly journals HIV-related stigma experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS in coastal South India

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjun B. Yathiraj ◽  
Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan ◽  
John T. Ramapuram ◽  
Nithin Kumar ◽  
Prasanna Mithra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South India ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals HIV-related stigma among people living with HIV/AIDS in rural Central China

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Li ◽  
Jamie P. Morano ◽  
Kaveh Khoshnood ◽  
Evelyn Hsieh ◽  
Yu Sheng
Keyword(s):  
Central China ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Re-Validation of the Van Rie HIV/AIDS-Related Stigma Scale for Use with People Living with HIV in the United States

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e0118836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron M. Kipp ◽  
Carolyn M. Audet ◽  
Valerie A. Earnshaw ◽  
Jared Owens ◽  
Catherine C. McGowan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Stigma Scale ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals My Body, My Stigma: Body Interpretations in a Sample of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Puerto Rico

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Varas-Díaz ◽  
José Toro-Alfonso ◽  
Irma Serrano-García
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Aids Stigma ◽  
The Social ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Hiv Aids

AIDS related stigma continues to impact the lives of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) negatively. Although the consequences of stigmatization have been widely documented, certain areas of study need to be further addressed in order to better understand their implications for PLWHA; such is the case of the perceptions of the bodys role in AIDS stigma. A qualitative study was implemented including 30 in-depth interviews of PLWHA in Puerto Rico in order to explore their perceptions of the bodys role in the process of stigmatization. Results include: participants perceptions on how their bodies evidence their serostatus, description of past body marks, personal experiences with body marks, meanings attributed to their bodies with HIV/AIDS, and personal criteria used to describe the perfect body. These issues are described in the context of the social stigma faced by PLWHA in Puerto Rico and individual perceptions of bodys role in the process of self-stigmatization. Recommendations for intervention and research are described.

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