scholarly journals Assessing the Impact of Food Assistance on Stigma Among People Living with HIV in Uganda Using the HIV/AIDS Stigma Instrument-PLWA (HASI-P)

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 766-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Maluccio ◽  
Fan Wu ◽  
Redwan B. Rokon ◽  
Rahul Rawat ◽  
Suneetha Kadiyala
Keyword(s):  
Food Assistance ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Aids Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals HIV/AIDS STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN SELECTED RURAL COMMUNITY, KANCHEEPRAM DISTRICT, INDIA.

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Hema Malini
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Treatment Services ◽  
Aids Stigma ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Community-level stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV is found all over the world, with people forced to leave their home, change their daily activities such as shopping, socializing or schooling, face rejection and verbal and physical abuse. The objective of the study was to assess the HIV/AIDS stigma among the general public. Quantitative approach  and descriptive research design was adopted for the  present study. The study was conducted in Vallancherry a selected rural village of Kattankulathur . The sample size for the present study was 300. Three point rating scale  was used to assess the HIV/STIGMA and discrimination.The present study findings revealed that among 300 samples none of them reported severe stigma ,50 (16.7%)  participants reported moderate stigma and 250 (83.3%)  participants reported  low stigma. Stigma blocks access to HIV testing and treatment services, making onwards transmission more likely. The removal of barriers to these services is key to end the global HIV epidemic.Key Words : HIV, AIDS, Stigma, Discrimination, Rejection

scholarly journals HIV–AIDS Stigma in Burundi: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9300
Author(s):  
Néstor Njejimana ◽  
Lucía Gómez-Tatay ◽  
José Miguel Hernández-Andreu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Violence ◽  
Hiv Stigma ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Aids Stigma ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Verbal Violence ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS stigma is a global issue and a serious problem in African countries. Although prevalence remains high in this region, no detailed study has yet been carried out to determine and characterize this problem in Burundi. Using a qualitative analysis based on an extensive series of 114 interviews, we describe the main characteristics of HIV stigma in the country. The results of our study indicate that the problem of HIV/AIDS stigma is widespread in Burundian society, as all participants in the research reported having experienced some kind of HIV stigma. The seven dimensions of stigma identified in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Burundi are physical violence, verbal violence, marginalization, discrimination, self-stigma, fear and insecurity, and healthcare provider stigma. These dimensions of stigma can be experienced through different manifestations, which have been characterized in this study, revealing that the problem of stigma in PLWHA is still an important issue in Burundi.

scholarly journals Faktor Personal dan Sikap Teman mengenai Tindakan Pencegahan Dampak Penularan HIV/AIDS dengan Stigma Mahasiswa Terhadap Orang dengan HIV/AIDS (ODHA)

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-194
Author(s):  
Rossida Kusuma Dewi ◽  
Tanjung Anitasari Indah Kusumaningrum ◽  
Mayang Widya Saputri ◽  
Dicha Febriyanti ◽  
Sonia Pebrianti
Keyword(s):  
Influential Factor ◽  
P Value ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Aids Stigma ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Bivariate Test ◽  
Hiv Aids

The prevention program of the impact of HIV / AIDS is a form of handling the existence of the stigma and discrimination of PLWHA. This study aims to analyze the relationship of personal factors consisting of knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of friends about prevention the impact of HIV / AIDS with the stigma of student at the PLWHA, as well as looking for the factors that most influence student stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS. This research is an analytic observational study with a cross sectional approach with a research population of all students of the 2016 and 2017 batches classes of the University in Sukoharjo, totaling 12,457 students with a sample used was 500 students with Proportional Random Sampling. The data collection was using a self administered questionnaire and the data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test in the bivariate test while the logistic regression test was used for multivariate analysis. The results of the bivariate test showed that knowledge (p value = 0,0001), perception (p value = 0,0001), and the attitudes of friends (p value = 0,0001) with stigma of students towards PLWHA with a significant level of a = 0,05. The multivariate test found that the attitude of friends is the most influential factor on student stigma in PLWHA (OR=5,627). It is necessary to provide information to students and the scope of their friendship about HIV/AIDS, as well as HIV prevention programs to reduce stigma in PLWHA.  Keywords : personal factors, friend attitude, HIV/AIDS, stigma, PLWHA

scholarly journals Impact of Mental wellbeing and Quality of Life on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavna Mukund ◽  
Rejani Thudalikunil Gopalan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) manifest a wide range of stress responses ranging from disbelief, denial, fear to extreme conditions of anxiety disorders, depression and even suicidal thoughts. These complications can have a significant impact on daily functioning and greatly diminish quality of life. Mental wellbeing and Quality of Life can help in better management of stress and facilitate adaptive coping among PLWHA. Aim: The research examined the impact of mental wellbeing and Quality of Life on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among people living with HIV/AIDS infection. Research Design: Cross sectional survey design was used. Sample: A sample of 60 people (males and females of equal number) over the age of 18 years and with the diagnosis for HIV/AIDS for more than six months participated in the study. Tools used: To assess the depression, anxiety and stress among PLWHA, DASS scale was used and to assess their psychological wellbeing, Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-Being scale was used. In order to assess their present status of QOL regarding the illness, WHO’s QOL HIV-BREF Scale was used. Results: Majority of the PLWHA had moderate level of anxiety and mild level of depression after being diagnosed. Most of the participants have positive mental well-being and had enhanced quality of life. Conclusion: A direct effect of mental wellbeing has been found on the depression, anxiety and stress among PLWHA indicating that higher the mental wellbeing of the PLWHA, the greater is the likelihood that they do not suffer from depression, exhibit less anxiety and are living a stress free life and vice versa. The study also found direct impact of QOL on psychological distress, depression and anxiety among PLWHA i.e. poor QOL of PLWHA makes them more prone to and vulnerable to stress, depression and anxiety and vice versa.

scholarly journals PENGARUH CASE-BASED LEARNING TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN HIV/AIDS, STIGMA DAN PENERIMAAN MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN PADA ODHA

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Angga Wilandika
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Aids Stigma ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Nursing College ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Case Based ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRAKStigma dan diskriminasi terhadap orang dengan HIV/AIDS (ODHA), terutama pada kalangan perawat merupakan permasalahan yang dapat memengaruhi perawatan dan kualitas hidup ODHA. Ketidaktahuan mengenai penyakit HIV/AIDS sejak perawat masih dalam masa pendidikan merupakan permasalahan yang dapat mengarahkan kepada stigma dan diskriminasi dalam perawatan ODHA. Upaya untuk mereduksi stigma negatif terhadap ODHA yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa keperawatan dapat dilakukan melalui pemberian pengetahuan dengan metode case-based learning. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah teridentifikasinya pengaruh metode case-based learning terhadap pengetahuan mahasiswa keperawatan tentang HIV/AIDS, stigma dan penerimaan pada ODHA. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan quasi-experimental dengan rancangan penelitian single group pretest-posttest. Sebanyak 49 mahasiswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran pada mata kuliah Keperawatan Medikal Bedah dilibatkan secara total sampling. Analisis deskriptif menggunakan mean, standar deviasi, persentase dan distribusi frekuensi. Sementara, analisis inferensial menggunakan Uji T. Hasil penelitian membuktikan adanya perbedaan dari pengetahuan mahasiswa tentang HIV/AIDS, stigma terhadap ODHA dan penerimaan mahasiswa pada ODHA sebelum dan sesudah case-based learning. Analisis lebih lanjut menemukan pengaruh signifikan (p < 0,005) dari metode case-based learning terhadap pengetahuan, stigma dan penerimaan mahasiswa keperawatan.Hasil temuan ini dapat digunakan oleh kalangan akademisi dan praktisi kesehatan dalam pengembangan program pendidikan yang dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan, mereduksi stigma negatif terhadap ODHA dan meningkatkan kemauan untuk menerima ODHA dilingkungan mereka. Lebih lanjut dapat dikembangkan penelitian mengenai pengembangan strategi metode case-based learning dalam intervensi untuk menurunkan stigma yang lebih luas dan tidak terbatas hanya pada kalangan mahasiswa, melainkan pada petugas kesehatan yang langsung berhubungan dengan pasien terinfeksi HIV/AIDS ABSTRACTStigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), especially came from nurses was a problem that can affect the quality of care and quality of life of PLWHA. Ignorance about HIV/AIDS since the nurses are still in education is a problem that can lead to stigma and discrimination in treatment for PLWHA. The efforts to reduce the negative stigma against PLWHA performed by nursing students can be done through the provision of knowledge with case-based learning methods. The purpose of this study is the identification of the influence of methods of case-based learning to the knowledge of nursing students about HIV/AIDS, stigma and acceptance of people living with HIV. The study employed a quasi-experimental study with single group pretest-posttest. The sample size comprised 94 nursing college students who was attended Medical-Surgical Nursing Course with total sampling. Descriptive analysis using mean, standard deviation, percentage and frequency distribution. Meanwhile, inferential analysis using T-test. The result was found the differences in nursing college student knowledge about HIV/AIDS, stigma against PLWHA and the acceptance to PLWHA, before and after case-based learning. Further analysis revealed a significant effect (p <0.005) of methods of case-based learning toward a knowledge of HIV/AIDS, stigma and acceptance of nursing students for PLWHA in neighborhood. These findings can be used by academic and health professionals, to develop education program strategic to increase the knowlegde of nursing college student about HIV/AIDS, to reduction thenegative stigma againts PLWHA, and to raise the acceptance toward PLWHA in neighborhood. The further research can be focus on the development strategry of case-based learning methode in interventions to reduce stigma broader, not limited to the nursing student, meanwhile for health care workers that directly work with HIV/AIDS infected patient. 

scholarly journals The Impact of HIV/AIDS Regarding Informal Social Security: Issues and Perspectives from a South African Context

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 407
Author(s):  
Clarence Itumeleng Tshoose
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Security ◽  
South African ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Social Reciprocity ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

The purpose of the article is to examine the right to social assistance for households living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. In particular, the article focuses on the impact of this pandemic on households' access to social assistance benefits in the wake of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, which has wrought untold sorrow and suffering to the overwhelming majority of households in South Africa. The article analyses the consequences of HIV/AIDS in relation to households' support systems, care and dependency burdens, and the extent to which the household members either acknowledge the illness (enabling them to better engage with treatment options) or alternatively, deny its existence. The article commences by reviewing the literature concerning the effects and social impact of HIV/AIDS on the livelihoods of households and their families. The social reciprocity that underpins households' livelihoods is briefly recapitulated. The article concludes that, while recent policy developments are to be welcomed, the current South African legal system of social security does not provide adequate cover for both people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. More remains to be done in order to provide a more comprehensive social security system for the excluded and marginalised people who are living with HIV/AIDS and their families.

scholarly journals ANTIRETROVIRAL SIDE EFFECT ON ADHERENCE IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AIDS AT DR. KARIADI GENERAL REFFERAL HOSPITAL SEMARANG CENTRAL JAVA

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gede Arya Bagus Arisudhana ◽  
Muchlis Achsan Udji Sofro ◽  
Untung Sujianto
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Drug Adherence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy is a lifelong treatment in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Adherence is the key to the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy. ARV have side effects that may affect patient adherence.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of ARV side effects on drug adherence in PLWHA.Methods: This study used cross-sectional approach. Sample size in this study was 78 consist of people who were recruited by purposive sampling. These subjects received ARV therapy in Tropical Disease and Infection Polyclinic at General Hospital of Dr. Kariadi SemarangResult : Result showed that eta2 is 0,525625. It means that ARV side effect has impact on ARV adherence. Most of the side effects reported by the respondents were nausea and dizziness. Some respondents also reported experiencing weakness, difficult to concentrate, and diarrhea. Conclusion : Side effects have impact on patient’s ARV therapy adherence. Therefore health care provider for PLWHA should be able to recognize and concern on ARV side effect management. 

scholarly journals The health literacy needs of women living with HIV/AIDS

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Thompson ◽  
Yolanda Havenga ◽  
Susan Naude
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

Women in Sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected by the virus and constitute 60% of the total HIV/AIDS infections in this region. Current recommendations endorse the involvement of people living with HIV in the development of programmes for people living with the virus. The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the health literacy needs of women living with HIV. The research design was qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual. After women living with HIV/AIDS were sampled purposively, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight women and qualitative content analysis done. The findings revealed that the women expressed a need to increase their knowledge about HIV/AIDS. The knowledge they needed ranged from basic pathophysiology about HIV/AIDS, to the impact of HIV/AIDS on their health, to an awareness of the modes of HIV transmission and methods of protecting others from being infected. Other important health literacy needs related to self-care and correct antiretroviral use. A need for psychosocial skills was also identified in order for women to build and maintain their relationships. Recommendations were made for nursing practice, education and further research, based on these findings.

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