Correction: HIV-related stigma and uptake of antiretroviral treatment among incarcerated individuals living with HIV/AIDS in South African correctional settings: A mixed methods analysis

Background Stigma affects engagement with HIV healthcare services. We investigated the prevalence and experience of stigma among incarcerated people living with HIV (PLHIV) in selected South African correctional settings during roll-out of universal test and treat. Methods A cross-sectional mixed-methods study design included 219 incarcerated PLHIV and 30 in-depth interviews were conducted with four different types of PLHIV. HIV-related stigma was assessed through survey self-reporting and during the interviews. A descriptive analysis of HIV-related stigma was presented, supplemented with a thematic analysis of the interview transcripts. Results ART uptake was high (n = 198, 90.4%) and most reported HIV-related stigma (n = 192, 87.7%). The intersectional stigma occurring due to individual and structural stigma around provision of healthcare in these settings mostly contributed to perceived stigma through involuntary disclosure of HIV status. Interpersonal and intrapersonal factors led to negative coping behaviours. However, positive self-coping strategies and relationships with staff encouraged sustained engagement in care. Conclusion We encourage continuous peer support to reduce stigmatization of those infected with HIV and whose status may be disclosed inadvertently in the universal test and treat era.

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‘QUESTIONING’ HIV/AIDS-RELATED STIGMA: LIVED DISEMPOWERMENT AND POTENTIAL EMPOWERMENT AMONG GHANAIANS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS

Communicatio ◽

10.1080/02500167.2015.1066408 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 238-258 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cyril Latzoo

Keyword(s):

Related Stigma ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

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Rates and Predictors of Consistent Condom-use by People Living with HIV/AIDS on Antiretroviral Treatment in Uganda

Journal of Health Population and Nutrition ◽

10.3329/jhpn.v30i3.12290 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Natal Ayiga

Keyword(s):

Condom Use ◽

Antiretroviral Treatment ◽

Consistent Condom ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Consistent Condom Use ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

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HIV/AIDS Related Stigma and Discrimination in People Living with HIV/AIDS and Intervention Strategies in Jiangsu Province, China

International Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.ijid.2008.05.388 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. e156-e157 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

H.J. Yan

Keyword(s):

Intervention Strategies ◽

Jiangsu Province ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Stigma And Discrimination ◽

Related Stigma ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

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Acceptability and feasibility of short message service to improve ART medication adherence among people living with HIV/AIDS receiving antiretroviral treatment at Adama hospital medical college, Central Ethiopia

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-019-7687-z ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tamrat Endebu ◽

Alem Deksisa ◽

Warku Dugasa ◽

Ermiyas Mulu ◽

Tilahun Bogale

Keyword(s):

Medication Adherence ◽

Antiretroviral Therapy ◽

Antiretroviral Treatment ◽

Short Message Service ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Short Message ◽

Central Ethiopia ◽

Message Service ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

Abstract Background People living with HIV/AIDS are facing sub-optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Short message service innovative strategies have been recommended by the national strategy to support medication adherence among HIV positive people. Thus, this study was conducted to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a short message service to improve medication adherence among people living with HIV/AIDS receiving Antiretroviral Treatment. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey, from February 5 to 30, 2018, among 422 randomly selected adults living with HIV/AIDS receiving antiretroviral treatment at Adama Hospital. Interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data on the feasibility and acceptability of short message services, socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of participants. Qualitative data were also collected from two focus groups to supplement the quantitative findings. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with the feasibility and acceptability of short message services. Results Of 420 participants responded to our questionnaire, about nine of ten patients (93.8%) possessed had a mobile phone. Most of the patients (90.9%) were willing to accept SMS to improve their medication adherence. Patients who were in young age, early adult, disclosed their HIV status, having cell phone always and believe short message service aid adherence were more likely to accept short messages on adherence. On the other hand, frequent ART Clinic visit and perceived low confidentiality of short message service were negatively associated with acceptability of short message service. Conclusion The acceptability of short message service on adherence to antiretroviral therapy was high among people living with HIV/AIDS central Ethiopia. Authors recommend further studies, piloting or experimenting, that validate the acceptability, feasibility, effectiveness, and scalability of the intervention.

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Training, current practices and resources of a group of South African hospital-based speech-language therapists and audiologists working with patients living with HIV/AIDS

South African Journal of Communication Disorders ◽

10.4102/sajcd.v49i1.213 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Emma Druck ◽

Eleanor Ross

Keyword(s):

South African ◽

Continuing Professional Development ◽

Position Statement ◽

Western Cape ◽

Undergraduate Training ◽

Persons Living With Hiv ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids ◽

Current Practices

The present study employed across-sectional survey research design to investigate the training, current practices, and resources of a sample of South African hospital-based speech-language therapists and audiologists (SLTs & As) working with persons living with HIV/AIDS. Questionnaires were mailed to 50 SLTs & As working in the major provincial hospitals in Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Free State and Western Cape, and responses were obtained from 40 therapists. Data from the questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings indicated that persons with HIV/AIDS were becoming an increasing part of the caseloads of the SLTs & As who were surveyed. Investigation of participants' training knowledge, skills and confidence in the area of HIV/AIDS suggested that the group of SLTs & As surveyed did not perceive themselves to be adequately equipped to manage persons with HIV/AIDS. These findings highlight the need for improved undergraduate training of SLT & A students in the area of HIV/AIDS; more continuing professional development workshops on HIV/AIDS for qualified practitioners; better access to resources for SLTs & As working in the area; the formulation of a position statement on HIV/AIDS by SASLHA; and further research in this area.

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