HIV/AIDS Stigma Reduction as a Risk Factor for New HIV Infections: A Lived Experience Study of HIV Positive Young Women in a Rural Setting

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dc.contributor.authorKabunga, Amir
dc.contributor.authorAnyolitho, Maxson Kenneth
dc.date.accessioned2022-06-29T06:59:38Z
dc.date.available2022-06-29T06:59:38Z
dc.date.issued2022-06-05
dc.descriptionHIV/AIDS Stigma Reduction as a Risk Factor for New HIV Infections: A Lived Experience Study of HIV Positive Young Women in a Rural Settingen_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: HIV/AIDS-related stigma is a global problem among HIV patients with far-reaching implications. However, there is an increase in HIV infections, especially among young women. Objective: This study aimed at exploring the influence of HIV-related stigma on new infections among HIV-positive young women in a rural setting. Methods: A cross-sectional exploratory research design was used. In-depth interviews were used to collect data and analysis was done using a thematic approach. Results: The results showed that acceptance, counselling, and social support are some of the ways HIV-positive young women used to cope with stigma. The results also showed that While HIV-related reduction has influenced positively some HIV-positive young women, to others as HIV-related stigma reduces, young women living with HIV are likely to get involved in risky sexual activities thus increasing HIV transmission. Conclusions: As HIV-related stigma reduced, young women living with HIV are likely to get involved in risky sexual activities thus increasing HIV transmission. Based on the results, there is a need to understand the negative effects of HIV-related stigma reduction as this may have implications for the control of the HIV pandemic. Also, further research is needed to understand whether lessening HIV-related stigma encourages risky sexual behaviours among young women.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/123456789/417
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectCoping, HIV, Stigma, Uganda, Young Womenen_US
dc.titleHIV/AIDS Stigma Reduction as a Risk Factor for New HIV Infections: A Lived Experience Study of HIV Positive Young Women in a Rural Settingen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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