scholarly journals HIV Stigma Among Substance Abusing People Living with HIV/AIDS: Implications for HIV Treatment

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 442-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria A. Levi-Minzi ◽  
Hilary L. Surratt
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Hiv Stigma ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Substance Abusing ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals HIV Stigma and Discrimination: Perspectives and Personal Experiences of Healthcare Providers in Yogyakarta and Belu, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelsensius Klau Fauk ◽  
Paul Russell Ward ◽  
Karen Hawke ◽  
Lillian Mwanri
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Hiv Stigma ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Stigma and discrimination are major challenges facing People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) globally due to their HIV status. As part of a larger qualitative study in Yogyakarta and Belu, Indonesia, using in-depth interviews with 92 PLWHA (52 women, 40 men) and 20 healthcare providers, this paper describes perspectives and personal experiences of the 20 healthcare providers, relating to HIV stigma and discrimination toward PLWHA in both study settings. The healthcare providers were recruited from healthcare facilities providing HIV-related healthcare services, using a snowball sampling technique. A qualitative framework analysis was used to guide data analysis. Health stigma and discrimination framework guided the conceptualisation and discussion of the findings. The findings presented the views and perspectives of healthcare providers that HIV stigma and discrimination toward PLWHA still occurred within families, communities and healthcare settings. These were reflected in negative labelling, separation of personal belongings, avoidance, denial of treatment and rejection of PLWHA by healthcare providers, family and community members. Some healthcare providers reported that they had personally stigmatised and discriminated against PLWHA. A lack of knowledge about HIV, fear of contracting HIV, personal values, religious thoughts and sociocultural values and norms, were reported as drivers or facilitators behind this HIV-related stigma and discrimination. The findings indicate the importance of continued HIV/AIDS education for families, community members and healthcare providers, to raise awareness and to ensure that healthy and professional support systems are in place for PLWHA. The findings indicate the need to enhance improvement within the healthcare or HIV care system to adequately address the needs of PLWHA, which may facilitate their early initiation of HIV treatment and better treatment adherence and retention to increase Cluster of Differentiation 4 (CD4) count and suppress viral load. Future studies are also needed to explore the role that government and non-government institutions can play in improving health service delivery for people newly diagnosed with HIV and those living with HIV/AIDS.

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 Stigma Among Patients with HIV/AIDS: A Cross Sectional Study in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Azreen Abdullah ◽  
Adibah Hanim Ismail ◽  
Ching Siew Mooi
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Stigma ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction:HIV stigma refers to negative beliefs, feelings and attitudes towards people living with HIV (PLWH), groups associated with PLWH and other key populations at higher risk of HIV infection, such as people who inject drugs, sex workers, men who have sex with men and transgender people. Despite the advancement made in the knowledge and treatment of HIV, PLWH continues to be stigmatized.Objective: To determine the level of HIV stigma and its predictors among people living with HIV/AIDS in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among HIV/AIDS patients aged 18 and above at infectious disease clinic in Hospital Sungai Buloh, Gombak, Malaysia. HIV stigma was assessed using Berger’s HIV stigma scale, which is available in Bahasa Malaysia and English.A self-administered questionnaire was used to determine their demographic and clinical characteristics. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify the predictors.Results: 526 subjects participated in this study. The mean age of the study population was 33.5± 8.4 years. The majority of the participants were male (90.9%) and contracted HIV through sexual activities (87.8%). The mean score of HIV stigma was 104.7 ± 19.5. Based on multiple linear regression analysis, patients who were unemployed (B = -8.00, 95% confidence interval (CI) = -12.12,-3.88, p = < 0.001) and being on antiretroviral treatment (B = 4.95, 95% (CI) = 0.30, 9.60, p = < 0.037) had higher level of HIV stigma.Conclusions: The level of HIV stigma was high (mean score =104.7 ± 19.5). HIV/AIDS patients who are unemployed and on antiretroviral agents were at risks of having higher level of HIV stigma. Future study is needed urgently to implement intervention that can minimize the stigmatization among patients with HIV/AIDS.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 04 No. 01 January’20 Page : 26-35

scholarly journals Household food security and associated factors among Adult people living with HIV/AIDS attending ART clinic in Hospitals of Hawassa Town, Southern Ethiopia 2018.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
REKIKU FIKRE ◽  
Tamirayehu Seyoum habtwelde
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Adequate Nutrition ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Abstract Objective Food security and adequate nutrition are fundamental to HIV treatment. There is emerging evidence that patients who begin ART without adequate nutrition have lower survival rates. The relationship between HIV epidemic and food security situation in Ethiopia is complex. Hence, it is likely that the epidemic will contribute to worsening widespread food insecurity. The aim of study was to assess the level of food security and associated factors among adult people living with HIV /AIDS attending ART Clinic in Hospitals of Hawassa city Administration 2018. Results: Based on food security assessment core module scale 360 (67.3%) people living with HIV/AIDS were food insecure. People living with HIV/AIDS who disclose HIV status were 3.9 (AOR=3.902, 95% CI (1.238, 12.301) times more likely to be food secured compared with their counterparts. Subjects with Low Dietary diversity were 4.69 times less likely to be food secured than those with high dietary diversity AOR=4.696, 95% CI (1.536, 14.356). Key words: Food security, disclosures, Household size, Hawassa town.

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 Race-based medical mistrust, medication beliefs and HIV treatment adherence: test of a mediation model in people living with HIV/AIDS

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 1056-1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth C. Kalichman ◽  
Lisa Eaton ◽  
Moira O. Kalichman ◽  
Tama Grebler ◽  
Cynthia Merely ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Medical Mistrust ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Medication Beliefs ◽  
Adherence Test ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Impacts of HIV Stigma on Psychosocial Well-Being and Substance Use Behaviors Among People Living With HIV/AIDS In China: Across the Life Span

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Zhang ◽  
Xiaoming Li ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
Yuejiao Zhou ◽  
Zhiyong Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hiv Stigma ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Coping Skill ◽  
Mixed Effect ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

To date, existing studies have indicated that stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) negatively affects their psychosocial well-being, and the impact may differ by age. In the current study, we aim to assess the impact of various types of stigma on PLWHA's psychological status and concomitant substance use. We explored different types of HIV stigma with psychosocial well-being and substance use employing mixed effect models among 2,987 Chinese PLWHA. Multivariate analyses revealed that each type of HIV stigma is positively associated with psychosocial distress, but negatively related to resilience and self-esteem across all age groups of PLWHA, with enacted stigma showing the strongest impact. Stigmatized PLWHA are more likely to smoke and use drugs, especially among the < 35 and 35–49-year-old groups. Age-specific interventions should be implemented to enhance PLWHA's stigma coping skill for improving their psychological health and reducing substance use in China and worldwide.

scholarly journals Exploring Substance Use and HIV Treatment Factors Associated with Neurocognitive Impairment among People Living with HIV/AIDS

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Attonito ◽  
Jessy G. Dévieux ◽  
Brenda D. G. Lerner ◽  
Michelle M. Hospital ◽  
Rhonda Rosenberg
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Neurocognitive Impairment ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids
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