Introduction Stigma and discrimination (SAD) related to HIV compromise access and
adherence to treatment and support programs among people living with HIV (PLHIV). The …

People living with HIV (PLHIV) continue to endure stigma and discrimination in the context of
health care despite global improvements in health outcomes. HIV stigma persists within …

Stigmatization is a socially and culturally constructed process, occurring in social
interactions, whereby a person is labeled as different and then devalued, resulting in status …

This paper is the fourth of a series of narrative reviews to critically rethink underexplored
concepts in oral health research. The series commenced with an initial commissioned …

The effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy and its increasing availability globally means that
millions of people living with HIV now have a much longer life expectancy. However, people …

Lack of trust by the patient in the physicians or the healthcare system has been associated
with poorer health outcomes. The present study was designed to determine if trust in …

HIV treatment adherence in Indonesia is a major challenge. Although previous studies have
demonstrated several barriers and facilitators to adherence, studies providing a …

Background HIV-related stigma has significant adverse impacts on people living with
HIV/AIDS, such as psychological distress, decreased quality of life, a reluctance to get …

Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection rates have been gradually
increasing in Istanbul, Turkey. Many people living with HIV (PLWH) here encounter …

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains an important factor in HIV prevention and
treatment efforts. We explored the individual and environmental factors influencing …