Stigma and chronic illness: A comparative study of people living with HIV and/or AIDS and people living with hypertension in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Idemudia, Erhabor Sunday; Olasupo, Matthew O.; Modibo, Mantwa W.

doi:10.4102/curationis.v41i1.1879

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“…PLWH mentioned that when they visit their relatives, they do not take treatment because they tend to laugh at them and, as a result, they do not like visiting other people. The stigma attached to PLWH can be brought by both family members of the affected person and the society around them [39][40][41][42][43][44]. It is based on this reason that many PLWH may not disclose to family, friends and other community members in fear of being stigmatised and isolated.…”

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Patients’ experiences of treatment migration from ART triple pill to fixed-dose combination therapy in Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West Province, South Africa

Matlawe,

Musekwa,

Makhado

et al. 2023

HIV & AIDS Review

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Introduction: Migration of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) from triple pill therapy to a fixed-dose combination (FDC) was initiated to the public sector of South Africa to help with adherence to treatment as it would reduce the pill burden significantly. PLWH experiences regarding the transition from triple pill therapy to FDC in antiretroviral therapy (ART) remain unknown. Material and methods:This study explores and describes the experiences of PLWH regarding migration from triple pill therapy to FDC. The study was conducted in Community Health Centres (CHC) in Ngaka Modiri Molema District in the North West province, South Africa. A qualitative exploratory descriptive design was used and the target population comprised all PLWH who have been on ART for more than a year on the triple pill and are currently on FDC. A purposive sampling technique was used and the sample size was determined by data saturation (n = 15). Data collection was done using unstructured interviews, using audiotapes and field notes. Data analysis was done using ATLAS.ti and followed the notice-collect-think (NCT) analysis. Results:Results were discussed based on three themes: challenges experienced through the triple pill, factors influencing intake of FDC and other factors that negatively influence the triple pill and FDC intake.Conclusions: These findings provide insight into why patients do not adhere to ART. A focus on treatment education would promote knowledge among patients, increase responsibility, and enhance adherence. Support groups and treatment buddies must be emphasized in the provision of support for clients, even if community health workers can be involved.

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Patients’ experiences of treatment migration from ART triple pill to fixed-dose combination therapy in Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West Province, South Africa

Matlawe,

Musekwa,

Makhado

et al. 2023

HIV & AIDS Review

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“…Many participants reported they were “homebodies” before the pandemic; some were already self-isolated because of their health, physical limitations, or perceptions of stigma about their HIV/AIDS or diabetes. It is common that people with multiple chronic conditions, including HIV/AIDS, feel stigma that undermines their physical and psychological well-being 44. Feeling stigmatized has persisted despite educational campaigns for the general public to increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS 45.…”

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Self-management of the Dual Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS and Diabetes During COVID-19

Zuñiga

Cuevas

Jones

et al. 2021

Advances in Nursing Science

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The purpose of this qualitative secondary analysis research was to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on self-management behaviors and practices for people living with the dual diagnoses of HIV/AIDS and type 2 diabetes mellitus and to identify early pandemic-specific disruptions or changes to their self-management practices. In-depth interviews conducted in May-June 2020 with 9 participants, and analyzed using content analysis, revealed 5 themes: adjusting to living with HIV/AIDS and diabetes impacts beliefs about COVID-19 risks; COVID-19 information seeking and accuracy; trade-offs in self-managing multiple chronic conditions; balance between safety, relationships, and the society at large; and discordant perceptions and actions. Some participants were resilient from previous experiences. Many received mixed messages about their risk for COVID-19, resulting in inaccurately or inconsistently applying guidelines for social isolation.

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“…21 Additionally, there is a relationship between lack of knowledge and stigma that necessitates prompt action. 22 The stigma of chronic illnesses is widely known and acknowledged globally; however, there are few published articles concerning hereditary chronic diseases that recognize this issue in Oman. Stigma in sickle cell disease, mental health and breast cancer are examples of studies that have examined stigma.…”

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Perceived Stigma of Hereditary Chronic Diseases in Oman

Alkalbani,

Alharrasi,

Natarajan

et al. 2023

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Background: Stigma is an experienced or anticipated social practice or negative labeling described as the blame or rejection of a person or group of people. Chronic diseases such as HIV/AIDS could result in stigma and contribute to negative health outcomes. An individual with chronic disease may experience public stigma from family members, coworkers, friends, or healthcare staff, which can lead to group separations. This study aims to describe the anticipated stigma of hereditary chronic diseases among university students. Stigma is negative labeling described as the blame or rejection of a person or group of people. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on university students aged 18-30 years via a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 407 students completed the survey. The majority (93.9%) of respondents were male, and 42.5% were 21 to 24 years of age. Results: We found that the majority (63.1%) of participants anticipated stigma with hereditary chronic diseases. Those who do not suffer from genetic diseases have a higher anticipated stigma than those who do suffer from genetic diseases. The highest mean scores were in the category of coworkers and employers (M=9.55±2.994), followed by the health care providers (M=9.15±3.433). The lowest scores were for family and friends (M=8.46±2.935). Students who did not suffer from genetic diseases (F (1,404) =4.328, p=.038), students who were unaware of the premarital screening (PMS) (F (2,402) =3.385, p=.035), and those who were unwilling to undergo PMS (F (1,405) =9.342, p=.002) showed higher stigma scores. Conclusions: Providing supportive help for individuals with hereditary chronic illnesses is imperative and needs to be incorporated within their plan of care. Further studies are needed to investigate all these factors and how they are related to the stigma of chronic diseases.

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Stigma and chronic illness: A comparative study of people living with HIV and/or AIDS and people living with hypertension in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Cited by 12 publications

References 38 publications

Patients’ experiences of treatment migration from ART triple pill to fixed-dose combination therapy in Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West Province, South Africa

Patients’ experiences of treatment migration from ART triple pill to fixed-dose combination therapy in Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West Province, South Africa

Self-management of the Dual Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS and Diabetes During COVID-19

Perceived Stigma of Hereditary Chronic Diseases in Oman

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