Participation in PLHIV Support Groups: Does it Enhance Behavioural Outcomes?

Tumwikirize, Simpson; Mokoboto-Zwane, Sheila

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“…Data from a study carried out in Nigeria by Simpson discovered that PLWH who participated in support group activities significantly experienced less stigma than those who did not belong to support groups. 21 Turan et al also reported that women who had not linked to HIV care after testing positive at first antenatal care visit had higher levels of depression and internalized stigma compared to women who were linked to care, therefore having less benefit for both mental and physical health. 22…”

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Stigmatization among People Living with HIV/AIDS at the Kumba Health District, Cameroon

Egbe

Nge

Ngouekam

et al. 2020

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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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.

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Stigmatization among People Living with HIV/AIDS at the Kumba Health District, Cameroon

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Ngouekam

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J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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“…The prevalence of internalized stigma was lower among the members of self-help groups than non-members. Internalized stigma can be mitigated by a self-help group [ 54 ]. The members do not feel alone, which reduces their internalized stigma [ 55 ].…”

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Assessing depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Yangon city, Myanmar: Does being a member of self-help group matter?

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Zaw²,

Minn

et al. 2021

PLoS ONE

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Background While self-help groups have been formed among people living with HIV, few studies have been conducted to assess the role of self-help groups in mitigating depressive symptoms. This study investigated the association between self-help group membership and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Yangon, Myanmar. Methods In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from people living with HIV at three antiretroviral therapy clinics in 2017. Multiple logistic regression analyses were carried out to examine the associations between having self-help group membership and depressive symptoms. Three ART clinics were purposively selected based on the recommendation from the National AIDS Program in Myanmar. At these clinics, people living with HIV were recruited by a convenience sampling method. Results Among people living with HIV recruited in this study (n = 464), 201 (43.3%) were members of a self-help group. The membership was not associated with having depressive symptoms (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.59, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.98–2.59). Factors associated with having depressive symptoms were female (AOR 3.70, 95% CI 1.54–8.88) and lack of social support (AOR 0.97, 95% CI 0.96–0.98) among self-help group members, and female (AOR 3.47, 95% CI 1.70–7.09), lack of social support (AOR 0.98, 95% CI 0.97–0.99), and internalized stigma (AOR 1.28, 95% 1.08–1.53) among non-members. Conclusions This study did not find evidence on the association between membership in self-help groups and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV. Social support was a protective factor against depressive symptoms both self-help group members and non-members, although the level of social support was lower among members than non-members. The activities of self-help groups and care provided by the ART clinics should be strengthened to address mental health problems among people living with HIV in the study site.

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“…HIV-positive individuals. According to a study conducted by Simpson in Nigeria, HIVpositive individuals who participated in community group activities were not subject to discrimination and were readily accepted(Carlos et al, 2015;Tumwikirize & Mokoboto- Zwane, 2016). People with excellent knowledge tend not to harbour concerns or misconceptions about HIV-positive individuals.…”

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Factors association of discriminatory attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS among adult citizens in Myanmar : an analysis of 2015-2016 Myanmar demographic and health survey

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Myanmar, a developing nation, is still among the countries with the highest prevalence of HIV infection. Misconceptions, stigmatisation, and discrimination towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) are significant factors that contribute to the prevention, transmission, and treatment of HIV. So, PLHIV-related stigma and discrimination are pervasive issues that significantly undermine public health efforts to prevent the spread of HIV and provide support for those living with the PLHIV. Despite its importance, the stigma and discrimination issues are often overlooked in national responses to PLHIV. In Myanmar, there are limited studies on discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS, and it requires understanding the situation and proposing the implications. �This study aims to assess the knowledge level and discriminatory attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS among Myanmar adult citizens and identify factors that influence discriminatory attitudes.�The research methodology involved a secondary data analysis of the cross-sectional Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS) carried out in 2015-2016. The study population comprised men and women aged 15-49 who had heard of AIDS and expressed accepting or discriminatory attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS. The study employed multiple logistic regression to determine the factors associated with the dependent variable, with a significant value of <0.05.�The study involved 13978 participants, with a weighted distribution of 70% females and 30% males. The mean age of the participants was 31.77 years (SD ?9.77). Of the participants, 79% exhibited discriminatory attitudes towards PLHIV. This study revealed that age, marital status, education level, media exposure, geographical location, and HIV/AIDS knowledge significantly influenced discriminatory attitudes. Specifically, older age groups (AOR 0.72; 95% CI 0.56-0.91, p=0.006), those with higher education levels groups (AOR 0.41; 95% CI 0.27-0.60, p=<0.001), those with the wealthiest economic group groups (AOR 0.65; 95% CI 0.50-0.85, p=0.002) and individuals with moderate to high HIV/AIDS knowledge groups (AOR 0.26; 95% CI 0.19-0.35, p<0.001) exhibited lower discriminatory attitudes. Top 3 reasons for discriminatory attitudes are 1) low level of knowledge, 2) low education level, and 3) low economic status.�Our study reveals a high prevalence (80%) of discriminatory attitudes towards individuals living with HIV/AIDS among adult citizens�in Myanmar, highlighting the critical need for targeted interventions. Our findings emphasise the importance of sociodemographic factors and HIV/AIDS knowledge in forming these attitudes. To solve this issue, the study proposes an integrated strategy consisting of comprehensive educational programmes and a public health policy to reduce the�stigma associated with PLHIV. In addition, effective media engagement is required to alter societal perspectives of PLHIV. These initiatives are essential for nurturing a more inclusive societal response, thereby enhancing the quality of life for HIV/AIDS patients in Myanmar.

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Participation in PLHIV Support Groups: Does it Enhance Behavioural Outcomes?

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

Stigmatization among People Living with HIV/AIDS at the Kumba Health District, Cameroon

Stigmatization among People Living with HIV/AIDS at the Kumba Health District, Cameroon

Assessing depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Yangon city, Myanmar: Does being a member of self-help group matter?

Factors association of discriminatory attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS among adult citizens in Myanmar : an analysis of 2015-2016 Myanmar demographic and health survey

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