How does HIV-related stigma correlate with HIV prevalence in African countries? Distinct perspectives from individuals living with and living without HIV

Sep 20, 2023

Authors: Arlette Simo Fotso, Connor G Wright, Andrea Low Abstract: Background: Population-level research evaluating HIV-related stigma among countries with varied national HIV prevalence is scarce. To better understand HIV-related stigma and mitigate its potential...

HIV-related stigma, disclosure and social support: experiences among young pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV in South Africa

Mar 31, 2023

Authors: Kirsty Brittain, Yolanda Gomba, Sandisiwe Noholoza, Jennifer Pellowski, Claude A Mellins, Linda-Gail Bekker, Ashraf Kagee, Robert H Remien, Elaine J Abrams, Landon Myer Abstract: Young pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV (WLHIV) are at high risk...

Stigma, Social Cohesion, and HIV Risk Among Sexual and Gender Minorities in Two Cities in Zimbabwe

Mar 21, 2022

Authors: Sophia S. Miller, Joanne E. Mantell, Lauren E. Parmley, Godfrey Musuka, Innocent Chingombe, Munyaradzi Mapingure, John H. Rogers, Yingfeng Wu, Avi J. Hakim, Owen Mugurungi, Chesterfield Samba, and Tiffany G. Harris Though stigma is a recognized contributor to...

Eliminating HIV-related Stigma and Discrimination: Global Lessons from PEPFAR-supported Programs

Jun 17, 2021

Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and those most vulnerable to HIV, including members of key population and priority population groups, remains widespread and significantly undermines global efforts to provide optimal HIV services and achieve...

Examining Stigma, Social Support, and Gender Differences in Unsuppressed HIV Viral Load Among Participants in HPTN 065

Nov 16, 2020

Allysha C Maragh-Bass, Theresa Gamble, Wafaa M El-Sadr, Brett Hanscom, Elizabeth E Tolley PMID: 33161564 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-020-00186-7 Abstract Successful navigation of the HIV care continuum is necessary to maintain viral suppression. We explored gender-stratified...

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