1. HIV-Related Stigma Among People Living With HIV in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, China.
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Yang H, Xie X, Nie A, Yin Y, Wang H, and Chen H
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- Adult, Anti-HIV Agents therapeutic use, Asian People, China epidemiology, Cross-Sectional Studies, Depression epidemiology, Female, HIV Infections drug therapy, HIV Infections ethnology, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Male, Middle Aged, Qualitative Research, Quality of Life, Sexual Partners, Depression psychology, Discrimination, Psychological, HIV Infections psychology, Social Stigma, Stereotyping
- Abstract
HIV-related stigma is a worldwide phenomenon that can lead to a series of negative outcomes. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of HIV-related stigma and its associated factors among people living with HIV in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, China. A cross-sectional study was performed between September and December 2017. A total of 318 participants were included. The mean participant score on the Berger HIV Stigma Scale was 105.13 (SD = 21.58), showing a moderate level of stigma. In multivariable regression analysis, HIV-related stigma was more severe for participants with no religious beliefs, a shorter period since HIV diagnosis, nondisclosure of HIV status to sexual partners or friends, more affective support, and less emotional/information support. To reduce HIV-related stigma, health care providers should draw more attention to targeted interventions to assist those who may have a greater risk of stigma.
- Published
- 2020
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