Background Stigma is a social phenomenon known to have a negative impact on the lives of
people living with HIV (PLWH). However, defining HIV-related stigma (HRS) is difficult …

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: Mental health is a critical and neglected global health challenge for
adolescents infected with HIV. The prevalence of mental and behavioural health issues …

Background Stigma is associated with health conditions that drive disease burden in low-
and middle-income countries (LMICs), including HIV, tuberculosis, mental health problems …

Background: Internalization of HIV-related stigma may inhibit a person's ability to manage
HIV disease through adherence to treatment regimens. Studies, mainly with white men, have …

Background Self-stigma, also known as internalised stigma, is a global public health threat
because it keeps people from accessing HIV and other health services. By hampering HIV …

Difficulty obtaining reliable transportation to clinic is frequently cited as a barrier to HIV care
in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Numerous studies have sought to characterize the impact of …

Background Stigma is a known barrier to HIV testing and care. Because access to
antiretroviral therapy reduces overt illness and mortality, some scholars theorized that HIV …

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 …

Progression through the HIV continuum of care, from HIV testing to lifelong retention in
antiretroviral therapy (ART) care and treatment programs, is critical to the success of HIV …