The role of gender in the stigmatization of people living with HIV/AIDS in Turkey

Kasapoğlu, Aytül; Kus, Elif T.

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“…As stressed in other studies, HIV and its related problems, which include stigma, disclosure, the future and family, were some of the patients' common problems [15]. Those living in a metropolitan area, who are better educated and are of a higher socioeconomic status stated that they had fewer problems [16]. Furthermore, those living in smaller cities or towns have more social and health problems with treatment and exclusion.…”

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The Social and Health Problems of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Izmir, Turkey

Köse¹,

Mandıracıoğlu²,

Mermut³

et al. 2012

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The Social and Health Problems of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Izmir, Turkey

Köse¹,

Mandıracıoğlu²,

Mermut³

et al. 2012

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“…In contrast to the findings of other studies set in the contexts of South Asia or Southern and Eastern Africa, in which HIV-positive women are blamed for bringing HIV into the household, thrown out of their homes, and/or subjected to violence (Ertürk, 2005;Ogden & Nyblade, 2005;Reis et al, 2013), the women participated in this research did not experience disproportionate or more violent forms of stigmatization from their spouses or their parents. Previous research (Aşar-Brown, 2007;Kasapoğlu & Kuş, 2008) has shown, and KIs in this research argued, that married women are in an "advantageous" position in terms of being perceived as "victims" who, because of their "purity" or "innocence," could not have brought the disease and related shame onto themselves or the family. This is particularly remarkable in a cultural context where women are almost always blamed for "dishonouring" the family.…”

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The Role of the Family in Attributing Meaning to Living With HIV and Its Stigma in Turkey

Oktem

2015

Sage Open

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Stigma attached to HIV/AIDS remains a global problem, with severe negative consequences for people living with HIV (PLHIV). Family support is fundamental for PLHIV’s psychological and physical well-being. HIV-related stigma is high in Turkey, where HIV/AIDS prevalence is low and the epidemic is not considered a priority. Based on qualitative data generated with HIV-positive women and men, this article explores the process of stigmatization, as experienced and perceived by PLHIV in Turkey, focusing on the institution of the family. Results indicated that enacted stigma from family members is lower than anticipated. While most participants’ narratives showed patterns of support rather than rejection from families, the strong expectations around the cultural value attributed to “the family” are found to be the main facilitators of internalized stigma. The article critically discusses the meaning and implications of family support, addressing the role of patriarchal values attributed to womanhood, manhood, and sexuality in Turkey.

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“…Ülkemizde özellikle gey erkeklere ve erkekten kadına dönmüş transseksüellere karşı işlenen nefret suçlarının fazlalığı, lezbiyen, gey, biseksüel ve transseksü-el bireylere tahammülsüzlüğün yüksek oranda olduğunu düşündürmektedir (27)(28)(29)(30). HIV-pozitif bir kadının evli olup olmamasının damgalanma açısından önemli ölçüde fark yarattığını gösteren bazı çalışmalar, Türkiye'de HIV ile ilişkili damgalamanın cinsiyet boyutunu vurgulamıştır (10,11). HIV infeksiyonunun bir "gey hastalığı" olduğu şeklindeki geç-mişten gelen inanış, toplumumuzda bu infeksiyona ilişkin bilgi ve bilinç düzeyinin yetersizliği nedeniyle halen devam ediyor olabilir.…”

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“…HIV ile yaşayan ve ciddi düzeyde damgalanmaya maruz kalan bireyler, ayrımcılığa uğrama korkusu nedeniyle tıbbi hizmete ulaşma konusunda damgalanmayanlara göre daha fazla güçlük yaşayabilirler ve tıbbi hizmet alımı sırasında ayrımcılığa uğradıkları takdirde de sağlık hizmeti sunan kuru- Orada tanıdık birini görme korkusu 13 (13) Sağlık hizmeti sunan kişilerin, bireyin rızası olmadan HIV durumunu başkalarına söylemesi korkusu 12 (12) HIV infeksiyonuyla mücadele etmek için hazır olmama 11 (11) Kendisinin, herkesle birlikte olan, seks işçisi, damariçi uyuşturucu kullanıcısı ya da erkeklerle seks yapan erkek olarak algılanması korkusu 11 (11) Sağlık hizmetlerine başvuracak maddi durumunun olmaması 10 (10)…”

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“…Ülkemizde toplumun HIV/AIDS konusunda yanlış ve yetersiz bilgi sahibi olduğu ve bununla bağlantılı olarak HIV ile yaşayan bireyler (HİYB)'e yönelik olumsuz tutumlar sergilediği çeşitli çalışmalarda bildirilmiştir (7)(8)(9)(10)(11). Ancak, HİYB'nin damgalama ve ayrımcılık algıları ve bu konudaki gerçek deneyimlerine ait veriler azdır (12)(13)(14)(15).…”

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Analysis of HIV/AIDS-Related Stigma and Discrimination in Turkey: Results of the People Living With HIV Stigma Index

Gökengin¹,

Çalık²,

Oktem³

2017

Klimik Dergisi

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Objective: HIV-related stigma is a devastating problem with severe negative consequences in terms of further spread of the epidemic as well as the health status and social and psychological well-being of people living with HIV. The present study aimed to determine the current situation of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in Turkey. Methods: Data were gathered through the People Living with HIV Stigma Index, which was developed by a group of international organizations and was administered in Turkey in 2011. One hundred people living with HIV including 21 females, 4 transsexual women and 75 men were included in the study using the purposive sampling technique. Results: The rates of HIV-related stigma/discrimination and violation of human rights were 23.1% and 30% respectively. Being gossiped about (69%), being subject to verbal abuse, threats and injury (46%) were the most common forms of stigma. Thirty percent of the participants lost their jobs due to HIV-related stigma and 20% were denied healthcare services because of HIV positivity. Disclosure of HIV status to third parties by healthcare professionals without the consent of the patients appeared as another major problem. The respondents identified the fear of transmission through casual contact due to lack of knowledge on the transmission routes of HIV as the major reason for stigma. The survey also revealed high levels of internalized stigma among the participants. Conclusions: The findings suggested an urgent need to develop national policies for protecting people living with HIV from stigma and discrimination in Turkey. Klimik Dergisi 2017; 30(1): 15-21.

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The role of gender in the stigmatization of people living with HIV/AIDS in Turkey

Cited by 14 publications

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The Social and Health Problems of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Izmir, Turkey

The Social and Health Problems of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Izmir, Turkey

The Role of the Family in Attributing Meaning to Living With HIV and Its Stigma in Turkey

Analysis of HIV/AIDS-Related Stigma and Discrimination in Turkey: Results of the People Living With HIV Stigma Index

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