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 …

Stigma remains a formidable obstacle in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, impeding
effective prevention, testing, and treatment initiatives. This review article aims to delve into …

People ageing with HIV face crucial challenges that can compromise their long-term health,
one of which is stigma. HIV-related stigma can interact with other coexistent inequities to …

Tobacco smoking is highly prevalent among people living with HIV (PLWH), yet there is a
lack of data on smoking behaviours and effective treatments in this population …

Internalized HIV stigma has been associated with depression among people living with HIV
(PLWH). However, it is still unclear whether resilience would mediate the association …

Background This paper reports on the first national implementation of the “People Living
with HIV (PLHIV) Stigma Index” in South Africa. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

Background Despite worldwide advances in HIV care and growing scientific knowledge
about HIV, stigma and prejudice continue to hinder people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) …

Lack of social support and sex work stigma may hinder STI/HIV prevention for female sex
workers (FSW). We explored the associations between sex work stigma and social support …

This study examined the intersectionality of HIV-related stigma, tobacco smoking stigma,
and mental health among women living with HIV who were daily smokers. This secondary …

Background HIV stigma undermines a person's wellbeing and quality of life and hinders HIV
control efforts. This study examined the extent and drivers of HIV stigma in the teaching …