Internalized HIV stigma is prevalent and research on internalized HIV stigma has increased
during the past 10 years. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize research on …

ABSTRACT Background: In June 2021, 40 years have passed since the first cases of HIV
infection were detected. Nonetheless, people living with HIV (PLWH) still suffer from intense …

This study examined the relationships between perceived public stigma, experienced
stigma, and quality of life in people living with HIV (PLHIV), and whether self-stigma …

Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is considered to be the fourth 90 of
UNAIDS 90-90-90 target to monitor the effects of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) …

Background HIV-related stigma among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has been
associated with many negative consequences, including poor adherence to therapy and …

Addressing HIV-related stigma requires the use of psychometrically sound measures.
However, despite the Berger HIV stigma scale (HSS) being among the most widely used …

Objective: We estimated the effects of HIV stigma on mental health and treatment outcomes
for youth with HIV (YWHIV). Design: Secondary analysis of data for YWHIV ages 15–24 …

Stigma in healthcare settings remains a barrier to accessing screening, treatment and care
for HIV and is a driver of the global HIV epidemic. This study examined the stigma …

Objectives Improved life expectancy has led to an ageing population of people living with
HIV in most countries. Research on ageing among people living with HIV has predominantly …

ABSTRACT HIV-related stigma has been shown to negatively affect the health-related
quality of life (HRQoL) in people living with HIV. Women living with HIV (WLWH) suffer …