Introduction Adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a critical determinant of HIV‐1
RNA viral suppression and health outcomes. It is generally accepted that HIV‐related stigma …

Introduction HIV‐related stigma and discrimination continue to hamper efforts to prevent new
infections and engage people in HIV treatment, care and support programmes. The …

There is no question that the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV and AIDS can
be reduced through intervention. The inclusion of stigma and discrimination reduction as a …

Introduction Same‐sex practices and orientation are both stigmatized and criminalized in
many countries across sub‐Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the relationship of …

Introduction HIV stigma inflicts hardship and suffering on people living with HIV (PLHIV) and
interferes with both prevention and treatment efforts. Health professionals are often named …

Introduction Within healthcare settings, HIV‐related stigma is a recognized barrier to access
of HIV prevention and treatment services and yet, few efforts have been made to scale‐up …

Introduction Global scale up of antiretroviral therapy is changing the context of HIV‐related
stigma. However, stigma remains an ongoing concern in many countries. Groups of people …

Introduction Men who have sex with men (MSM) often face socially sanctioned disapproval
of sexual deviance from the heterosexual “normal.” Such sexual stigma can be internalized …

Introduction The African American church is a highly influential institution with the potential
to greatly increase the reach of HIV prevention interventions and address HIV‐related …

Background There have been only limited studies assessing the economic burden of
HIV/AIDS in terms of direct costs, and there has been no published study related to …