Dealing With HIV-Related Stigma: A Qualitative Study of Women Outpatients From the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

Lekganyane, Maditobane Robert; Plessis, Du

doi:10.1016/j.jana.2011.05.003

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“…The study respondents experienced loss of dignity and friendship. Similar findings have been reported in other countries [ 25 ]. The respondents experienced various forms of discrimination, including relational discrimination, blame and rejection by their spouses, workplace discrimination, and mistreatment by health care workers.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Experiences and Impact of Stigma and Discrimination among People on Antiretroviral Therapy in Dar es Salaam: A Qualitative Perspective

Mhode

Nyamhanga

2016

AIDS Research and Treatment

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Background. The impact of stigma on adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been less studied in Tanzania. Recent studies indicate that people on ART still experience stigma. Qualitative information on the subject matter is especially insufficient. Objective. This paper reports on the dimensions of stigma and discrimination and their impact on adherence to ART as experienced by people living with HIV (PLHIV). Design. A phenomenological approach was used to gather information on the lived experiences of stigma and discrimination. The sample size was determined according to the saturation principle. Results. Respondents experienced different forms of HIV-related stigma such as verbal, social, and perceived stigma. Various forms of discrimination were experienced, including relational discrimination, mistreatment by health care workers, blame and rejection by spouses, and workplace discrimination. HIV-related stigma and discrimination compromised ART adherence by reinforcing concealment of HIV status and undermining social suppport. Conclusion. After nearly a decade of increasing the provision of ART in Tanzania, PLHIV still experience stigma and discrimination; these experiences still appear to have a negative impact on treatment adherence. Efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination remain relevant in the ART period and should be given more impetus in order to maximize positive treatment outcomes.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Experiences and Impact of Stigma and Discrimination among People on Antiretroviral Therapy in Dar es Salaam: A Qualitative Perspective

Mhode

Nyamhanga

2016

AIDS Research and Treatment

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“…Discrimination deprived them of having success to others which made them feel ashamed and concealed their problem. Disclosure could be a way of gaining care and support ( 22 , 23 ). Updated programs and researches with profound religious values are supplemented by the Iran AIDS program; nevertheless, HIV positive women in Iran are greatly faced with embarrassment and isolation, and usually do not seek medical care in a scheduled program.…”

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confidence: 99%

Qualitative study of HIV related stigma and discrimination: What women say in Iran

Oskouie¹,

Kashefi²,

Rafii³

et al. 2017

Electron Physician

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IntroductionHIV-related stigma is a major social problem of people living with HIV. Stigma against these people, especially women, interferes with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV. This study examined the experiences of HIV infected women who were stigmatized, as well as the strategies used to tackle the issue.MethodsTwenty-five women living with HIV were examined using in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The data obtained was analyzed using content analysis method in MAXQDA10.ResultsThe finding of this study was classified into four themes: fear, shame, rejection by family or friends and feelings of frustration. The participant strategies adopted to the perceived stigma and discrimination included isolation, nondisclosure, and loss of follow-up.ConclusionsHIV in women has different social interposition. It is necessary to intervene, so as to alleviate the effect of stigma on HIV infected women, in order that they gain the ability to accomplish wellness, increase life span and improve quality of life. Nurses, midwives and other professionals need to be involved to ensure public policy in providing supportive environments, and decrease stigma.

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“…Lekganyane et al ( 32 ) believed that stigma inevitably led to discrimination. It started from a nonsense cycle through which people talked about the fear of their disease and infection disclosure.…”

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Perception of Patients With HIV/AIDS From Stigma and Discrimination

Saki¹,

Kermanshahi²,

Mohammadi³

et al. 2015

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background:Stigma and discrimination among patients with HIV/AIDS cause various problems for the patients and their health systems.Objectives:The purpose of this study was to explain the perceived experiences of the patients from stigma and discrimination and their roles on health-seeking services among patients.Patients and Methods:This was a qualitative research using content analysis approach and semi-structured interviews, conducted on patients living with HIV/ADS, during 2013 - 2014 in Iran. Sampling started purposefully and continued in a snowball.Results:The experiences of patients with HIV/AIDS from stigma and discrimination led to exploring three main themes and nine subthemes. The main themes were multidimensional stigma, rejection, and insult and discrimination in receiving health services.Conclusions:Stigma and discrimination play an important role in patients' lives and hinder them from accessing the treatment. The patients' responses to this event by secrecy strategy can be an important factor in the disease prevalence.

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Dealing With HIV-Related Stigma: A Qualitative Study of Women Outpatients From the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

Cited by 13 publications

References 15 publications

Experiences and Impact of Stigma and Discrimination among People on Antiretroviral Therapy in Dar es Salaam: A Qualitative Perspective

Experiences and Impact of Stigma and Discrimination among People on Antiretroviral Therapy in Dar es Salaam: A Qualitative Perspective

Qualitative study of HIV related stigma and discrimination: What women say in Iran

Perception of Patients With HIV/AIDS From Stigma and Discrimination

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