Impact of Mass Media on HIV/AIDS Stigma Reduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Aghaei, Atefeh; Sakhaei, Ayoub; Khalilimeybodi, Ali; Qiao, Shan; Li, Xiaoming

doi:10.1007/s10461-023-04057-5

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“…Campaigns can be an effective way to increase HIV knowledge and awareness, particularly among socio‐economically vulnerable groups who may have limited access to health information and services [ 40 , 41 , 42 ]. Moreover, a 2023 meta‐analysis concluded that mass media campaigns can have a modest and context‐specific impact on HIV‐related stigma reduction [ 43 ]. In general terms, it is suggested that to be effective campaigns should provide accurate and up‐to‐date information about HIV transmission, prevention, testing and treatment.…”

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Knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention strategies and U = U among adult sexual and gender minorities in Brazil

Silva,

Ferreira,

Coelho

et al. 2024

J Int AIDS Soc.

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IntroductionAlthough strong scientific evidence of the efficacy and effectiveness of treatment‐as‐prevention (TasP) is available, full endorsement of the “Undetectable = Untransmittable” (U = U) and “zero‐risk” messages could be improved. Increasing knowledge about HIV transmission, prevention and treatment is a critical component of care efforts. The study assessed knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention strategies, and the perceived accuracy of the slogan U = U among sexual and gender minorities (SGM) in Brazil.MethodsCross‐sectional web‐based survey targeting adult SGM living in Brazil (2021−2022) recruited on social media and dating apps. We used the 12‐item HIV Knowledge Assessment (HIV‐KA) questionnaire to assess HIV knowledge, three items of which address pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post‐exposure prophylaxis and TasP. Perceived accuracy of the U = U slogan was assessed with the question: “With regards to HIV‐positive individuals transmitting HIV through sexual contact, how accurate do you believe the slogan U = U is?”. We a priori grouped the study population into three mutually exclusive groups: people living with HIV (PLHIV), HIV negative and HIV unknown. We used logistic regression models to assess factors associated with high HIV knowledge and perception of the U = U as completely accurate.ResultsOf 50,222 individuals accessing the questionnaire, 23,981 were included: 5071 (21.0%) PLHIV, 17,257 (71.5%) HIV negative and 1653 (6.9%) HIV unknown. The proportion of participants with high knowledge was significantly higher for PLHIV and HIV negative (48.1% and 45.5%, respectively) compared to 26.1% of HIV unknown. More PLHIV perceived U = U as completely accurate (80.4%), compared to 60.0% of HIV negative and 42.9% of HIV unknown. HIV knowledge correlates with perceived accuracy of the U = U slogan across all groups. Higher HIV knowledge was associated with higher income and education regardless of HIV status. Among HIV‐negative participants, PrEP awareness and use were associated with higher knowledge and accurate perception of the U = U slogan.ConclusionsOur findings show that HIV knowledge and perceived accuracy of U = U are strongly correlated, that knowledge differs according to HIV status, and that poor socio‐economic is linked to poor knowledge among SGM from Brazil. Educational strategies regarding TasP, U = U and zero risk targeting socio‐economically vulnerable populations are urgent in Brazil.

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Knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention strategies and U = U among adult sexual and gender minorities in Brazil

Silva,

Ferreira,

Coelho

et al. 2024

J Int AIDS Soc.

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“…The government has successfully utilised mass media to reduce stigma, particularly through audiovisual interventions, which have improved attitudes and behaviours towards AIDS. 59 Additionally, studies have demonstrated that health education strategies, such as zero-discrimination massive open online courses, can effectively reduce stigma among patients and caregivers. 60 External factors, such as discrimination against patients with HIV/AIDS by medical staff, also play a significant role.…”

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Real experience of caregivers of patients with HIV/AIDS from the perspective of iceberg theory: a qualitative research

Tang,

Ren,

Wang

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the caregiving behaviours and supportive needs of caregivers of patients with HIV/AIDS and provide a basis for healthcare institutions to carry out caregiver interventions.DesignA purposive sampling method was used to select 11 caregivers of patients with HIV/AIDS in the Infectious Disease Department of a tertiary hospital in Nanjing, China, to conduct semistructured interviews. Colaizzi analysis was used to collate and analyse the interview data.SettingAll interviews were conducted at a tertiary hospital specialising in infectious diseases in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province.ParticipantsWe purposively sampled 11 caregivers of people with HIV/AIDS, including nine women and two men.ResultsAnalysing the results from the perspective of iceberg theory, three thematic layers were identified: behavioural, value and belief. The behavioural layer includes a lack of awareness of the disease, physical and mental coping disorders, and an increased sense of stigma; the values layer includes a heightened sense of responsibility, the constraints of traditional gender norms, the influence of strong family values and the oppression of public opinion and morality and the belief layer includes the faith of standing together through storms and stress.ConclusionHealthcare professionals should value the experiences of caregivers of patients with HIV/AIDS and provide professional support to improve their quality of life.

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“…The way mass media portrays these conflicts can influence public opinion. Different media outlets may frame the issues differently, emphasizing certain aspects over others [20] [21]. For example, some media sources may highlight the economic benefits of industrial development, while others may focus on the environmental consequences or conflicts with indigenous communities.…”

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Public Perception of Environmental and Sustainability Issues in North Sumatra: A Mass Media Perspective

Nasution,

Safirra,

Farid

2023

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan

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This research aims to understand public perceptions of environmental and sustainability issues in North Sumatra through a mass media perspective. The focus of this research is to analyze how the mass media depicts environmental and sustainability issues, as well as how public perceptions are formed through media exposure. A qualitative approach was used by interviewing respondents representing various levels of society in North Sumatra, while mass media content analysis was used to look at the representation of environmental and sustainability issues in the media. The research results show that mass media has a significant role in shaping public perceptions of environmental and sustainability issues in North Sumatra. Research finds that the mass media tends to provide limited coverage of environmental issues, focusing on controversial events or cases. This results in broader environmental problems, such as climate change, forest degradation and energy sustainability, not receiving enough attention in media coverage. The novelty obtained from this research is that sensationalism, consumer interests, limited resources, and the influence of personal interests are factors that can influence mass media reporting on environmental issues in North Sumatra.

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Impact of Mass Media on HIV/AIDS Stigma Reduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Cited by 10 publications

References 62 publications

Knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention strategies and U = U among adult sexual and gender minorities in Brazil

Knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention strategies and U = U among adult sexual and gender minorities in Brazil

Real experience of caregivers of patients with HIV/AIDS from the perspective of iceberg theory: a qualitative research

Public Perception of Environmental and Sustainability Issues in North Sumatra: A Mass Media Perspective

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