Islam and HIV related social services in Malaysia

Shaw, Stacey A.; Saifi, Rumana; Lim, Sin How; Saifuddeen, Shaikh Mohd; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba

doi:10.1080/15426432.2017.1300078

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“…One of which is to avoid high-risk behaviors of HIV transmission, especially risky sexual behavior. This finding is similar to result of the previous findings that explained that the role of religion reduces risky sexual behaviors through religious environment and teachings (Garofalo et al, 2016; Mojahed, 2014; Shaw et al, 2017). Religion can be a treatment in terms of PLWH MSM mental health.…”

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“…Religiosity in PLWH MSM tends to increase after HIV is diagnosed. Previous research has suggested that religiosity is associated with a variety of HIV high-risk behaviors and one study stated that high religiosity is associated with low risky sexual behavior (Shaw, Saifi, Lim, & Saifuddeen, 2017; Szaflarski, 2013; Watkins, Simpson, Cofield, Davies, & Usdan, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…When PLWH MSM realize the importance of religion’s role in their lives, risky sexual behavior can be avoided. Religions constrain their believers to not engage in any risky behaviors, including risky sexual behavior (Garofalo et al, 2016; Ilesanmi & Alele, 2014; Shaw et al, 2017). In addition, religion can also be a mental health treatment for PLWH MSM.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Correlation between Stigma and Family Acceptance with Religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan, Indonesia

Putra,

Waluyo,

Yona

2109

Asian Pac Isl Nurs Js

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There are several factors related to religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan. This study aimed to identify the correlation between stigma and family acceptance with religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan. This cross-sectional study applied purposive sampling technique and involved 175 samples from H. Adam Malik Public Central Hospital, Medan Pirngadi Hospital, Padang Bulan and Teladan Public Health Centers. The data was analyzed using the multiple logistic regression technique. Bivariate analysis showed a significant correlation between stigma along with family acceptance with religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan (p = 0.005; α = 0.005).

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The Correlation between Stigma and Family Acceptance with Religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan, Indonesia

Putra,

Waluyo,

Yona

2109

Asian Pac Isl Nurs Js

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“…Acceptance of homosexuality in Malaysia remains overwhelmingly low (Pew Research Center, 2013) and religious leaders in Malaysia openly voice opposition to any sexual health promotion other than abstinence (Barmania & Aljunid, 2016). Despite this, there remains scope for the development of harm reduction arguments from a religious perspective, with Islamic scripture containing arguments that tolerating the "evil" of safe same-sex intercourse is better than exacerbating the increasing burden of HIV in Malaysia (Barmania & Aljunid, 2016;Kamarulzaman & Saifuddeen, 2010;Shaw, Saifi, Lim, Saifuddeen, & Kamarulzaman, 2017). Such an approach remains a potential method of influencing Malaysian political and religious leaders in the medium-to-long-term, as an alternative to making arguments from a human rights approach.…”

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A Qualitative Study of Young Men Who Have Sex With Men and Multilevel Factors Related to HIV Risks in Malaysia

Burch

Hart

Lim

2018

AIDS Education and Prevention

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Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) are a group at high risk for HIV infection, yet no research has been conducted to understand this population in Malaysia. Semistructured interviews from a combination of YMSM aged 18-25 (n = 20) and local service providers of sexual health services (n = 4) were conducted from May to June 2015. Thematic analysis was used to identify common themes in participant responses from transcripts. Participants reported societal and internalized homophobia, an absence of sex education and difficulty accessing confidential HIV testing. This study provides insights into how homophobia in Malaysian society influences individual risk behavior for HIV in Malaysian YMSM, and makes practical suggestions for more effective HIV prevention in this population.

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“…In Indonesia, this is a major problem for PLWHA. HIV/AIDS health cadres as companions must have spiritual values to love others, be non-judgmental, accept them as they are, empathy, respect, and tolerance [23]. The spirituality of cadres in general aims to support and helps reduce the concerns of PLWHA and makes them aware of their illness so that it is hoped that it will improve the lives of PLWHA.…”

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confidence: 99%

Nurse Support on Health Cadre Empowerment and the Influence on the Ability of Women’s Mentoring Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Ernawati

Nursalam

Devy

et al. 2021

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: In the context of community empowerment, the role of nurses as health workers is very important to transform the knowledge and skills of cadres. However, the support of nurses in empowering human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) health cadres has not been widely explained. AIM: This study examines the effect of nurse support and empowerment on the ability of HIV/AIDS cadres to assist mothers with HIV/AIDS. METHODS: This study used a cross-sectional approach. We involved 119 HIV/AIDS cadres including local residents who care about AIDS (WPA, n = 90), facilitators of families of hope (PKH, n = 17), and peer support groups (KDS, n = 12). Data collection was carried out from February to April 2020, the sample was selected using multistage cluster sampling in Kudus Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to determine the support of nurses, empowerment of HIV/AIDS cadres, and its effect on the ability of cadres in assisting women with HIV/AIDS. RESULTS: We found that nurses’ support for the empowerment of HIV/AIDS cadres was low in almost all aspects (instrumental, informational, emotional, and affiliation). Nurse support and cadre empowerment affect the ability of HIV/AIDS cadres by 28%. Regression test formula Y = −97.080 + 0.738X1 + 1.944X2. CONCLUSION: The results showed that the four types of nurse social support may be interrelated and are generally still low in the process of empowering HIV/AIDS cadres. There is an effect of nurse support and empowerment of HIV/AIDS cadres on the ability of cadres to assist women with HIV/AIDS.

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Islam and HIV related social services in Malaysia

Cited by 11 publications

References 52 publications

The Correlation between Stigma and Family Acceptance with Religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan, Indonesia

The Correlation between Stigma and Family Acceptance with Religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan, Indonesia

A Qualitative Study of Young Men Who Have Sex With Men and Multilevel Factors Related to HIV Risks in Malaysia

Nurse Support on Health Cadre Empowerment and the Influence on the Ability of Women’s Mentoring Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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