Knowledge and Attitude about HIV/AIDS among HIV-Positive Individuals in Davangere

Mittal, Deepti; Babitha, GA; Prakash, Shobha; Kumar, Naveen; Prashant, GM

doi:10.1080/19371918.2015.1046628

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“…The sample sizes ranged from 36 23 to 132 678. 52 The primary target population across studies were students (n=19), 10 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 21 , 23 , 26 , 27 , 29 , 31 , 34 , 35 , 37 , 38 , 40 , 42 , 46 , 47 , 49 general population (n=9), 9 , 13 , 18 - 20 , 43 , 48 , 51 , 52 healthcare workers [HCWs] (n=5), 8 , 24 , 28 , 41 , 50 people living with HIV (PLWHIV) (n=4), 25 , 32 , 33 , 36 and female sex workers (FSWs) (n=3). 11 , 12 , 45 More details are reported in Table 1 .…”

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Knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies from 2010-2020

Bhagavathula

Clark

Sharma

et al. 2021

Health Promot Perspect

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Background: Several studies assessed the level of knowledge and general public behavior on human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in India. However, comprehensive scrutiny of literature is essential for any decision-making process. Our objective was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the level of knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India. Methods: A systematic search using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and free terms was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar databases to investigate the level of knowledge and attitude of HIV/AIDS in India population. Cross-sectional studies published in English from January 2010 to November 2020 were included. The identified articles were screened in multiple levels of title, abstract and full-text and final studies that met the inclusion criteria were retrieved and included in the study. The methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute’s checklist for cross-sectional studies. Estimates with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for each domain were pooled to examine the level of knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India. Results: A total of 47 studies (n= 307 501) were identified, and 43 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The overall level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS was 75% (95% CI: 69-80%; I2 = 99.8%), and a higher level of knowledge was observed among female sex workers (FSWs) 89% (95% CI: 77-100%, I2 = 99.5%) than students (77%, 95% CI: 67-87%, I2 = 99.6%) and the general population (70%, 95% CI: 62-79%, I2 = 99.2%), respectively. However, HIV/AIDS attitude was suboptimal (60%, 95% CI: 51-69%, I2 = 99.2%). Students (58%, 95% CI: 38-77%, I2 = 99.7%), people living with HIV/AIDS (57%, 95% CI: 44-71%, I2 = 92.7%), the general population (71%, 95% CI: 62-80%, I2 = 94.5%), and healthcare workers (HCWs) (74%, 95% CI: 63-84%, I2 = 0.0%) had a positive attitude towards HIV/AIDS. The methodological quality of included studies was "moderate" according to Joanna Briggs Institute’s checklist. Funnel plots are asymmetry and the Egger’s regression test and Begg’s rank test identified risk of publication bias. Conclusion: The level of knowledge was 75%, and 40% had a negative attitude. This information would help formulate appropriate policies by various departments, ministries and educational institutions to incorporate in their training, capacity building and advocacy programs. Improving the knowledge and changing the attitudes among the Indian population remains crucial for the success of India’s HIV/AIDS response.

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“…The subgroup analysis showed the level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS was high among FSWs (89%), 11 , 12 , 45 while the level of knowledge among PLWHIV was 65%. 25 , 32 , 33 , 36 Additional information is presented in Table 2 .…”

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Knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies from 2010-2020

Bhagavathula

Clark

Sharma

et al. 2021

Health Promot Perspect

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“…Stigma also continues to act as a common barrier to timely care-seeking, treatment, and prevention in India (36, 41, 42), though studies have shown mixed results in terms of stigma’s relationship to ART adherence once on treatment (43, 44). While disclosure varies among studies, the main reasons given for non-disclosure were shame and fear of discrimination and isolation (36, 45–47). Within the health care setting, PLWH in India have reported experiences of provider discrimination, purposeful delay or even denial of treatment (47), and breach of confidentiality following their diagnosis (48).…”

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“…While disclosure varies among studies, the main reasons given for non-disclosure were shame and fear of discrimination and isolation (36, 45–47). Within the health care setting, PLWH in India have reported experiences of provider discrimination, purposeful delay or even denial of treatment (47), and breach of confidentiality following their diagnosis (48). These PLWH-reported experiences of provider stigma appear to be validated in our previous work examining stigma among Indian health care workers (3, 7)…”

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The Role of HIV Stigma in ART Adherence and Quality of Life Among Rural Women Living with HIV in India

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HIV stigma continues to be a barrier to physical and mental health among people living with HIV globally, especially in vulnerable populations. We examined how stigma is associated with health outcomes and quality of life among rural women living with HIV in South India (N = 600). Interviewer-administered measures assessed multiple dimensions of stigma, as well as loneliness, social support, ART adherence, time since diagnosis, and quality of life. Internalized stigma and a lack of social support were associated with a lower quality of life, while the association between internalized stigma and adherence was mediated by the use of stigma-avoidant coping strategies, suggesting that keeping one's diagnosis a secret may make it more difficult to take one's medications. These findings suggest that these women constitute a vulnerable population who need additional services to optimize their health and who might benefit from peer support interventions and stigma-reduction programs for family and community members.

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“…Many of our interviewees (64%) had known their HIV status for more than a year but refused to reveal this information to intimate friends or family members. This refusal to communicate their medical condition can most probably be explained by the fear of being stigmatized by the society and the loss of esteem of the entourage [17-20]. Indeed, in much of the existing literature on stigma, investigators do not provide its definition at all, or refer to ‘a mark of disgrace’, or some similar aspect, such as stereotyping or social rejection.…”

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Forms of Stigma and Discrimination in the Daily Lives of HIV-Positive Individuals in Mauritania

Boushab

Fall-Malick

Basco

2017

TOAIDJ

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Summary:People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are often discriminated against in their daily lives. The objective of this descriptive and transversal study was to describe the experiences of PLWHA followed at a specialized outpatient center in Nouakchott to assess the forms of stigma from the perspective of those who suffer from discrimination.Methods:All HIV-positive patients over the age of 18 years who were aware of their HIV status and provided consent to participate in the study were included from June 1 to 29, 2015. Data collection was conducted using a pre-tested questionnaire.Results:A total of 210 PLWHA were interviewed. Men accounted for 54% of the sample population with a sex ratio of 1.2. About half of respondents were married (51%) and resided in Nouakchott (55%). Subjects who had never attended school represented 42% of the cases. Among our respondents, 64% knew their HIV status for over a year and admitted that they refused to reveal this information to any person. The distribution of forms of stigma experienced by PLWHA by demographic category was, in descending order, stigma in interpersonal relationships (78%), self-stigma (20%), and stigma in health services (2%). There was a significant association between the form of stigma and marital status (p = 0.007) and between the form of stigma and knowledge of HIV status for a period greater than one year (p = 0.02).Conclusion:The forms of stigma can be sources of discrimination and are a major obstacle to reintegration and support of PLWHA. This creates a vicious circle that, on the one hand, leads to the suffering, marginalization, and isolation of PLWHA, and on the other hand, has deleterious effects on their family and social relationships, self-esteem and self-confidence.

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Knowledge and Attitude about HIV/AIDS among HIV-Positive Individuals in Davangere

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Knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies from 2010-2020

Knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies from 2010-2020

The Role of HIV Stigma in ART Adherence and Quality of Life Among Rural Women Living with HIV in India

Forms of Stigma and Discrimination in the Daily Lives of HIV-Positive Individuals in Mauritania

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