Stigma and Prejudice in Patients with HIV/AIDS

Lokko, Hermioni N.; Stone, Valerie E.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-27580-2_10

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“…Therefore, it can be concluded that women are more at risk of being stigmatized by PLWHA than are men. The results of this study are supported by research by Lokko et al (2016), where women have a greater potential than men to be stigmatized. Research by Baroya (2017) and Maharani (2017) also mention something similar: women are twice as likely to be stigmatized and discriminated against PLWHA than men.…”

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confidence: 81%

“…HIV stigma continues to exist as social capital diminishes. Poor people tend to have limited access to health services (Lokko & Stone, 2016). This causes poor communities to be less exposed to correct health information, so the potential for having a stigmatized attitude is even greater.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The impact of stigma on PLHIV also affects individuals, families, communities, and the healthcare system. For HIV-infected patients, the stigma of HIV makes it difficult for them to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional health (Lokko & Stone, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Determinants of Stigma on People Living With Hiv and Aids in Indonesia (Evidence From 2017 Idhs Data)

Adiansyah,

Ramani,

Baroya

2023

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Introduction: People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) face bio-psycho-socio-spiritual problems. The stigma against PLWHA exists in more than 65 countries. Indonesia occupied the highest position in the Pacific with a case rate of 62.8%. Stigma has contributed to the failure of HIV and AIDS epidemic-control programs. Aims: To determine the stigma against PLWHA in Indonesia. Method: This study used the 2017 IDHS dataset with a cross-sectional design. The study sample comprised 47.233 people. The variables studied included age, sex, marital status, educational level, economic status, employment status, mass media exposure, type of residence, knowledge about HIV and AIDS, and stigma against PLWHA. The data analysis technique was the chi-square test and logistic regression with α 0.05 (5%). Result: Factors that determined the stigma of PLWHA include age 15-19 (OR 1.611), age 20-24 (OR 1.438), age 25-29 (OR 1.131), age 30-34 (OR 0.993), male gender (OR 0.834), married status (OR 1.416), educational level less (1.247), very poor economic status (OR 1.503), poor (OR, 1.134), medium (OR 1.080), rich (OR 0.972), not working ( OR 1.065), and lack of knowledge (OR 2.588). Conclusion: person aged 15-24 years, female, single, have low education, poorest/poor, do ot have a job, and have a low level of knowledge about HIV and AIDS are very likely to be stigmatized towards PLWHA. Education related to HIV and AIDS, especially how HIV and AIDS are transmitted, still needs to be improved so that it can reach all levels in society

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Determinants of Stigma on People Living With Hiv and Aids in Indonesia (Evidence From 2017 Idhs Data)

Adiansyah,

Ramani,

Baroya

2023

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“…Difficulties that impede individual linkages to care (and treatment maintenance [43] ) in community settings are, in part, socially constructed factors outside individual's control. Social barriers include the experience of stigmatization of HIV and its treatment [44][45][46] , perception of poor provider practices (e.g. communication, coordination and training) [47] , locations of the HIV providers [48] and even gender inequality, which require women to set aside treatment to support their family's wellbeing [49] .…”

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confidence: 99%

Sociobehavioral and community predictors of unsuppressed HIV viral load

Tomita

Vandormael

Bärnighausen

et al. 2019

Aids

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Objective: Extensive antiretroviral therapy scale-up is expected to prevent onward transmission of HIV by reducing the overall community viral load. Despite multiple studies about predictors of detectable viral load derived from clinical setting, to date, no study has established such predictors using a population-based viral load survey in a sub-Saharan African hyperendemic setting to inform interventions designed to halt HIV transmission. We used one of Africa's largest prospective cohorts in rural KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, to establish the key sociodemographic, behavioral and community predictors of unsuppressed viral load at the population level.

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“…It is possible that these particular beliefs are also relevant to individuals living with other long‐term health conditions. In particular, this may be relevant to health conditions where individuals experience stigma, such as obesity, HIV, mental health problems, gastrointestinal conditions, and diabetes (Hackler, Cornish, & Vogel, ; Kato et al ., ; Latner, ; Lokko & Stone, ). It may therefore be useful to validate this measure in other conditions and to explore the possible role of such beliefs about sharing illness experiences in individuals with a range of health problems.…”

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confidence: 99%

Beliefs about sharing illness experiences: Development of a scale and relationship with symptoms of fibromyalgia

Wroe

Bowers

2019

British J Health Psychol

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Objectives The aim of the current research was to evaluate, in people with fibromyalgia, the extent to which beliefs about sharing illness experiences are associated with functioning and distress, and to explore the mediating role of illness behaviours. A new scale was designed to address this. Design The Beliefs about Sharing Illness Experiences (BASIE) scale was developed, and initial tests of reliability and validity were conducted. A cross‐sectional design was used to determine relationships, including mediation analyses. Methods Individuals with fibromyalgia (n = 147) and a comparison group of individuals without fibromyalgia (n = 47) completed questionnaires online. Construct validity was assessed by comparing these two groups. Convergent validity was assessed through correlations with the BASIE and measures of support‐seeking and self‐sacrifice. Correlation analyses were used to determine relationships with illness behaviours and outcome measures (distress and global impact). Mediation analyses were used to test the indirect effects of illness behaviours. Results The BASIE was correlated with expected convergent measures and had good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = .939). Individuals with fibromyalgia had significantly higher scores than the comparison group. There was a direct relationship between BASIE scores and outcomes, in terms of functioning and distress. The relationship between BASIE scores and functioning was partially mediated by personal/emotional support‐seeking and all‐or‐nothing behaviours, and not by symptom‐related support‐seeking or limiting behaviours. Conclusion Beliefs about sharing illness experiences may be a key factor in maintaining cycles of distress and symptoms in people with fibromyalgia, together with all‐or‐nothing behaviours and personal/emotional support‐seeking. What is already known on this subject? Maintenance of fibromyalgia is likely to be a complex autopoietic relationship including symptoms, beliefs, behaviours, and emotions. Research suggests possible roles of beliefs about unacceptability of emotions and beliefs around interpersonal situations, and behaviours in social situations as well as limiting and all‐or‐nothing behaviours. People with fibromyalgia may experience stigma, sometimes resulting in secrecy around their condition and symptoms. What does this study add? The BASIE is a 21‐item questionnaire that measures beliefs around sharing illness experiences. Individuals with fibromyalgia hold stronger beliefs around unacceptability of sharing illness experiences. These beliefs are related to functioning and distress, partially mediated by illness behaviours.

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Stigma and Prejudice in Patients with HIV/AIDS

Cited by 4 publications

References 59 publications

Determinants of Stigma on People Living With Hiv and Aids in Indonesia (Evidence From 2017 Idhs Data)

Determinants of Stigma on People Living With Hiv and Aids in Indonesia (Evidence From 2017 Idhs Data)

Sociobehavioral and community predictors of unsuppressed HIV viral load

Beliefs about sharing illness experiences: Development of a scale and relationship with symptoms of fibromyalgia

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