Among people living with HIV (PLWH), HIV-related stigma predicts nonadherence to
antiretroviral therapy (ART); however, the role of stigma associated with drug use is largely …

Highlights•Recent research suggests that HIV-related stigma has the potential to interfere
with medication adherence.•Anticipated and internalized stigmas may exert a more proximal …

This study aimed to examine the relationship between anticipated stigma and medication
adherence as well as the mechanistic roles of medication support and ART self-efficacy …

Among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Florida,< 2/3 are virally suppressed (viral load<
200 copies/mL). Previous theoretical frameworks have pointed to HIV-related stigma as an …

HIV-related stigma has a major impact on quality of life and health among people living with
HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). This study examines demographic, mental health, behavioral …

Although anticipated HIV-related stigma—the expectation that one will experience prejudice
and discrimination in the future as a result of others learning his or her HIV positive status …

Stigmatization of HIV infection undermines antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. The
current study examined strategies that people living with HIV employ to manage their ART in …

HIV-related stigma has been linked to avoidance of health care services and suboptimal
adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, less is known about concerns of stigma …

To explore whether HIV stigma negatively impacts adherence to antiviral medications in HIV-
infected adolescent women, moderational analysis was conducted and factors identified that …

Substance use problems undermine HIV treatment and secondary prevention efforts.
Research is needed to better understand predictors of substance use among people living …