Understanding HIV-related stigma among Indonesian nurses.

Correlates of HIV-Related Self-stigma Among Female Sex Workers in Malaysia

Background: Not much is known about correlates of HIV-related self-stigma among female sex workers. Using the theory of planned behavior in the Malaysian context, this study investigated the relationships of HIV knowledge, attitudes towards HIV, attitudes towards people living with HIV, perceived social support, self-esteem, and age with HIV-related self-stigma, also how much of the variance in...

HIV-Related Stigma Among Healthcare Providers in Different Healthcare Settings: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kerman, Iran

Background Stigmatizing attitudes among healthcare providers are an important barrier to accessing services among people living with HIV (PLHIV). This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the status and correlates of HIV-related stigma among healthcare providers in Kerman, Iran.   M...

Investigating changes in internalized stigma and avoidant coping among African American adults living with HIV and serious mental illness following a peer-led intervention

Background: Individuals living with HIV navigate the health implications of HIV and HIV discrimination. This study aimed to examine changes in internalized stigma and avoidant coping among African American adults living with HIV and serious mental illness (SMI) following a peer-led intervention. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 16 patients were recruited using convenience sampling f...

Ebola Treatment and Prevention are not the only Battles: Understanding Ebola-related Fear and Stigma

Commentary: Factors affecting HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination by medical professionals.

HIV/AIDS is a highly stigmatized health condition—people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are more likely to be discriminated against than patients with most other health conditions. Li et al. found that Chinese health professionals displayed more judgemental attitudes and less willingness to interact, even casually, with a hypothetical patient with HIV/AIDS than one with Hepatitis B. Such HIV/AIDS...