Verbal and Physical Abuse and Neglect as Manifestations of HIV/AIDS Stigma in Five African Countries

Dlamini, Priscilla S.; Kohi, Thecla W.; Uys, Leana R.; Phetlhu, René; Chirwa, Maureen; Naidoo, Joanne R.; Holzemer, William L.; Greeff, Minrie; Makoae, Lucy

doi:10.1111/j.1525-1446.2007.00649.x

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“…On the individual level, recent studies have shown that disclosure of HIV positive status can result in increased violence experienced by women (Jansen van Rensburg 2007). On the community level, studies show that HIV positive women experience isolation from their communities once their status is discovered (Dlamini et al 2007). And on the national level, HIV can be criminalized through punitive laws that further enforce the stigmatization of people living with HIV (Burris and Cameron 2008).…”

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Responding to Her Question: A Review of the Influence of Pregnancy on HIV Disease Progression in the Context of Expanded Access to HAART in Sub-Saharan Africa

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In 2007, sub-Saharan Africa was home to over half of all women living with HIV. The vast majority of these women are of reproductive age, which raises concerns about the high incidence of pregnancy. As access to antiretroviral treatment is rapidly scaled up, two important questions must be answered: (1) Does pregnancy impact HIV disease progression?; (2) Does pregnancy modify the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) response on HIV disease progression? A systematic review of the biomedical literature was conducted and seven relevant studies were identified. To date, it appears that there is no effect of pregnancy on HIV disease progression. Furthermore, initial studies in high-income countries suggest that pregnancy may positively modify the HAART response. These findings, however, must be interpreted with caution as it remains unclear how other factors, such as adherence, may influence the relationship between pregnancy, HIV disease progression, and HAART.

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Responding to Her Question: A Review of the Influence of Pregnancy on HIV Disease Progression in the Context of Expanded Access to HAART in Sub-Saharan Africa

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“…This finding is supported by findings in similar studies in other African Countries that revealed both verbal and physical abuse of PLWHA at the family/community level. 14,33 Respondents also faced refusal of the family members to share cutleries, bedding or sleeping space, cooking utensils, toilet facilities, and seats with them. These findings show that despite the possibility of the family to support its members in all situations (including HIV and AIDS), there is still discrimination against PLWHA at the family level.…”

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Assessment of Stigma and Discrimination Experienced by People Living with HIV and AIDS Receiving Care/Treatment in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Nigeria

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The research was designed to assess the stigma and discrimination faced by People living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) that are receiving treatment in UITH, Ilorin. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted on three hundred (300) people living with HIV and AIDS receiving care at the antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics within University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (which was the only ART site in Kwara State as at then). A quantitative method through the use of interviewer administered questionnaire was used for data collection. This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study design. All the patients who came to the clinic and met the selection criteria were recruited until the desired sample size was reached. Data were analyzed by EPI-INFO 2005 software package. The mean age of the respondents was 39 years (SD ¼ 9.32), and their age ranged between 19 and 65 years. About two thirds (64.7%) of the respondents were females, 62.7% were married, and 62.9% were from monogamous family settings. Slightly less than half (47.3%) of the respondents were not informed before they were tested for HIV, majority (63.3%) were not counseled before the test, but only 11% did not receive posttest counseling. One quarter of the respondents had experienced stigmatization/discrimination. Various forms of stigmatization/discrimination experienced by the respondents include blame for being responsible for their HIV status, various name callings, telling them that they are no more useful to anybody, violation of confidentiality, social isolation, restriction of their participation in family/religious activities, rejection by their spouses/ families, dismissal from place of work, isolating them from other patients, and denying them care at health centers. It is therefore recommended that government at all levels should develop and implement programs to educate health care providers about HIV and AIDS, ethics, and treatment and care; educate the general population on HIV and AIDS, put in place policies that will reduce/ stop HIV-related stigma and discrimination at all levels of the society, educate PLWHA on their right to live and work without discrimination, and also ensure full community participation in HIV control programs.

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“…Stigma and discrimination may manifest as verbal and physical abuse, neglect and isolation, for example, name-calling, separating utensils and denying access to services (Dlamini et al, 2007). HIV/AIDS affected children experience stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDSrelated illness and death of their parents.…”

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Growing Up in the Era of AIDS: The Well-Being of Children Affected and Infected by HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa

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2011

Social and Psychological Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Their Ramifications

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Verbal and Physical Abuse and Neglect as Manifestations of HIV/AIDS Stigma in Five African Countries

Cited by 84 publications

References 15 publications

Responding to Her Question: A Review of the Influence of Pregnancy on HIV Disease Progression in the Context of Expanded Access to HAART in Sub-Saharan Africa

Responding to Her Question: A Review of the Influence of Pregnancy on HIV Disease Progression in the Context of Expanded Access to HAART in Sub-Saharan Africa

Assessment of Stigma and Discrimination Experienced by People Living with HIV and AIDS Receiving Care/Treatment in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Nigeria

Growing Up in the Era of AIDS: The Well-Being of Children Affected and Infected by HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa

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