Stigma and discrimination and risky sexual behaviours have been major stumbling blocks to
the efforts by implementers to mitigate the effects of HIV amongst communities in Africa. A …

Background: HIV-related stigma and HIV status disclosure are important elements in the
continuous fight against HIV as these impact the prevention efforts and antiretroviral …

Drawing on Earnshaw and Chaudoir's HIV stigma framework, this study explored the
experiences of persons living with HIV and AIDS regarding stigmatization and discrimination …

ABSTRACT HIV/AIDS stigmatizing behaviors are a huge barrier to early detection and
treatment of individuals with the AIDS virus. HIV/AIDS stigma and related consequences are …

HIV/AIDS disproportionately burdens African immigrants in the United States. Oral pre-
exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective prevention tool for people at high HIV risk, yet …

Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related stigma has been identified as one
of the principal factors that undermines HIV prevention efforts and the quality of life of people …

Barriers to treatment faced by people living with HIV (PLWH) have been well explored in the
literature. Despite the importance of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the treatment of HIV and …

Globally, human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV) and its accompanying acquired immune
deficiency syndrome (AIDS) have long been a public health threat due to the high death toll …

HIV-induced stigma and discrimination remain a prevalent global challenge especially in
low-income countries which may compromise the emotional and social well-being of people …

Socio-environmental factors such as neighborhood quality are increasingly recognized
drivers of HIV disparities. Additionally, HIV-related stigma heightens HIV vulnerability among …