The Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework: a global, crosscutting framework to inform research, intervention development, and policy on health-related stigmas
Stigma is a well-documented barrier to health seeking behavior, engagement in care and
adherence to treatment across a range of health conditions globally. In order to halt the …
adherence to treatment across a range of health conditions globally. In order to halt the …
Exploring factors associated with HIV secondary stigma among adolescents and young adults in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT HIV stigma is a public health problem. It refers to irrational judgments and
attitudes towards people living with or at risk of HIV. Among adolescents and young adults …
attitudes towards people living with or at risk of HIV. Among adolescents and young adults …
Oxytocin modulation of explicit pandemic stigma in men with varying social anxiety levels
Y Wang, J Zhu, J Wang, Y Mu - Neuropharmacology, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Stigma can create divisions within societies, hindering social cohesion and
cooperation. Notably, it has significant public health implications, especially during …
cooperation. Notably, it has significant public health implications, especially during …
Growing Up with HIV: Experiences of Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood at Selected Primary Health Facilities in Limpopo Province, South Africa
AC Mukwevho, MS Maputle, DU Ramathuba - Children, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Many children who contracted Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through
vertical transmission are now in their adolescent and early adult years. The aim was to …
vertical transmission are now in their adolescent and early adult years. The aim was to …
Addressing the Syndemics of HIV, Mental Health, and COVID-19 using the Health and Human Rights Framework among Youth living with HIV, in Uganda: an …
Stigma and discrimination negatively impact the prevention, treatment, and care of HIV. The
COVID-19 pandemic increased this complexity and created a cluster of synergistic health …
COVID-19 pandemic increased this complexity and created a cluster of synergistic health …
Addressing structural drivers of HIV among young people in Eastern and Southern Africa: Evidence, challenges and recommendations for advancing the field
In this chapter we will present evidence from a systematic literature review of interventions
designed to reduce the risk of HIV for adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan …
designed to reduce the risk of HIV for adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan …
Preventing HIV among young people in Southern and Eastern Africa
In this chapter we will present evidence from a systematic literature review of interventions
designed to reduce the risk of HIV for adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan …
designed to reduce the risk of HIV for adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan …
HIV-related stigma shapes research participation for youth living with HIV in Kenya
E Gillette, V Naanyu, W Nyandiko… - Journal of the …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: HIV stigma affects medication adherence, psychosocial outcomes, and clinical
management for youth living with HIV (YLWH). We explored the impact of HIV stigma on …
management for youth living with HIV (YLWH). We explored the impact of HIV stigma on …
Psychosocial considerations for children and adolescents with HIV
The purpose of this chapter is to describe psychosocial factors that influence the mental
health and well-being of children and adolescents living with HIV. Research focused on the …
health and well-being of children and adolescents living with HIV. Research focused on the …
[PDF][PDF] 7 Addressing structural drivers of HIV among young people in Eastern and Southern Africa
In 2016, of the 2.1 million adolescents (10–19 years) living with HIV globally, 84% were in
sub-Saharan Africa. In this region, adolescent girls are twice as likely as boys to acquire HIV …
sub-Saharan Africa. In this region, adolescent girls are twice as likely as boys to acquire HIV …