Breaking the silence: Challenging HIV and AIDS related stigma and discrimination in Egypt

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magid El Rabeiy
Keyword(s):  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Related Stigma

HIV and AIDS-related stigma and discrimination in two referral hospitals in Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Befekadu S Wodajo ◽  
Gloria Thupayagale-Tshweneagae ◽  
Oluwaseyi A Akpor
Keyword(s):  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Referral Hospitals

THE IMPACT OF EXPOSURE TO MASS MEDIA CAMPAIGNS AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ON LEVELS AND TRENDS OF HIV-RELATED STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION IN NIGERIA: TOOLS FOR ENHANCING EFFECTIVE HIV PREVENTION PROGRAMMES

2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. FAKOLADE ◽  
S. B. ADEBAYO ◽  
J. ANYANTI ◽  
A. ANKOMAH
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Hiv Test ◽  
Indirect Discrimination ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
The Impact

SummaryPeople living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHAs) often face stigma and discrimination, especially in developing countries. HIV-related stigma is expressed through social ostracism, personal rejection, direct and indirect discrimination, and denial from families and friends. Consequently, it is associated with reduced adoption of preventive and care behaviours, including condom use, seeking for HIV test and care-seeking behaviour subsequent to diagnosis. Ignorance about the epidemiology of the disease on modes of transmission and prevention aggravates HIV-related stigma in Nigeria. Behaviour change communication activities through mass media have been shown to be an effective approach in improving people's knowledge about the disease. This paper monitors trends in the level of accepting attitudes towards PLWHAs in Nigeria between 2003 and 2007. It also evaluates the impact of exposure to mass media and social support on the levels of accepting attitudes towards PLWHAs. A significant and positive trend was evident between 2003 and 2007 (p<0.0001). Furthermore, exposure to mass media communications on HIV and AIDS issues and social support were significantly related to the reduced stigma and discrimination against PLWHAs (p<0.0001).

scholarly journals A Conceptual Analysis of Metaphors Engendering HIV and AIDS-Related Stigma and Discrimination in Kisii County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Mokua Maroko ◽  
Gladys Nyamoita Mokua ◽  
Augustus Onchari Nyakundi ◽  
Meshack Ondora Onyambu
Keyword(s):  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Language Management ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Support Providers ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv

Metaphors are mapped across two conceptual domains where A is B. Metaphorical expressionsare defined by dimensions including novelty, conventionality, abstractness and concreteness. The AbaGusii of Western Kenya is a highly conservative community of Bantu speakers of Western part of Kenya. They view HIV and Aids as taboo that cannot be the subject of discussion in public. Hence, People Living with HIV (hereafter PLHIV) are stigmatized and discriminated. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the metaphorical words and concepts that engender HIV and Aids-related stigma and discrimination in Kisii County. Descriptive narratives were elicited from HIV support providers using focus group discussions and follow-up interviews. The narratives were analysed in terms of five attributes of stigma and discrimination within the conceptual metaphor theory. Results revealed some culturally ingrained metaphors that evoke stigma and discrimination. The paper advocates for language management efforts using success stories in HIV and Aids management to construct positive messages to counter the negative metaphors.

Measuring HIV- and AIDS-Related Stigma and Discrimination in Nicaragua: Results From a Community-Based Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J. Ugarte ◽  
Ulf Högberg ◽  
Eliette C. Valladares ◽  
Birgitta Essén
Keyword(s):  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Related Stigma

scholarly journals The role of unintended pregnancy in internalized stigma among women living with HIV in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Chace Dwyer ◽  
Aparna Jain ◽  
Wilson Liambila ◽  
Charlotte E. Warren
Keyword(s):  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Internalized Stigma ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Background Kenya has successfully expanded HIV treatment, but HIV-related stigma and discrimination, and unintended pregnancy remain issues for many Kenyan women living with HIV. While HIV-related stigma can influence the health seeking behaviors of those living with HIV, less is known about how reproductive health outcomes influence internalized stigma among women living with HIV. Methods Baseline data only were used in this analysis and came from an implementation science study conducted in Kenya from 2015 to 2017. The analytic sample was limited to 1116 women who are living with HIV, between 18 to 44 years old, and have ever experienced a pregnancy. The outcome variable was constructed from 7 internalized stigma statements and agreement with at least 3 statements was categorized as medium/high levels of internalized stigma. Unintended pregnancy, categorized as unintended if the last pregnancy was mistimed or unwanted, was the key independent variable. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess the association between unintended pregnancy and internalized stigma. Associations between internalized stigma and HIV-related discrimination and violence/abuse were also explored. Results About 48% agreed with at least one internalized stigma statement and 19% agreed with at least three. Over half of women reported that their last pregnancy was unintended (59%). Within the year preceding the survey, 52% reported experiencing discrimination and 41% reported experiencing violence or abuse due to their HIV status. Women whose last pregnancy was unintended were 1.6 times (95% CI 1.2–2.3) more likely to have medium/high levels of internalized stigma compared to those whose pregnancy was wanted at the time, adjusting for respondents’ characteristics, experiences of discrimination, and experiences of violence and abuse. Women who experienced HIV-related discrimination in the past 12 months were 1.8 times (95% CI 1.3–2.6) more likely to have medium/high levels of internalized stigma compared to those who experienced no discrimination. Conclusions Results suggest that unintended pregnancy is associated with internalized stigma. Integrated HIV and FP programs in Kenya should continue to address stigma and discrimination while increasing access to comprehensive voluntary family planning services for women living with HIV.

Key and general population HIV-related stigma and discrimination in HIV-specific health care settings: results from the Stigma Index Brazil

AIDS Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Angelo Brandelli Costa ◽  
Jair B. de Moura Filho ◽  
Josineide M. Silva ◽  
Jorge A. Beloqui ◽  
Yura Espindola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
General Population ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Specific Health

scholarly journals Is socio-economic status a determinant of HIV-related stigma attitudes in Zimbabwe? Findings from Project Accept

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kudzanai Mateveke ◽  
Basant Singh ◽  
Alfred Chingono ◽  
E. Sibanda ◽  
Ian Machingura
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Low Ses ◽  
Voluntary Counseling And Testing ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
The Impact

HIV related stigma and discrimination is a known barrier for HIV prevention and care. We aimed to assess the relationship between socio-economic status (SES) and HIV related stigma in Zimbabwe. This paper uses data from Project Accept, which examined the impact of community-based voluntary counseling and testing intervention on HIV incidence and stigma. Total of 2522 eligible participants responded to a psychometric assessment tool, which assessed HIV related stigma and discrimination attitudes on 4 point Likert scale. The tool measured three components of HIVrelated stigma: shame, blame and social isolation, perceived discrimination, and equity. Participants’ ownership of basic assets was used to assess the socio-economic status. Shame, blame and social isolation component of HIV related stigma was found to be significantly associated with medium [odds ratio (OR)=1.73, P<0.01] and low SES (OR=1.97, P<0.01), indicating more stigmatizing attitudes by participants belonging to medium and low SES in comparison to high SES. For HIV related stigma and discrimination programs to be effective, they should take into account the socio-economic context of target population.

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