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 …

Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, research on stigma has continued. Building
on conceptual and empirical work, the recent period clarifies new types of stigmas …

HIV stigma and discrimination are a major challenge facing people living with HIV (PLHIV)
globally. As part of a larger qualitative study with PLHIV in Yogyakarta and Belu, Indonesia …

Individuals with substance abuse may suffer from severe public and internalized stigma.
Little is known about how social support can reduce stigma and improve mental health and …

Obesity among young people increases lifetime cardiovascular risk. This study assesses the
prevalence of overweight/obesity and its associated factors among a random sample of …

Depression, one of the most common psychiatric disorders, is two-to three-times more
prevalent in people living with HIV (PLHIV) than in the general population in many settings …

The primary purpose of political, civil, socioeconomic, and cultural rights is to protect the
dignity of all human beings. Good mental health and well-being is defined by the “social …

Tuberculosis (TB)-related stigma is an important social determinant of health. Research
generally highlights how stigma can have a considerable impact on individuals and …

Many people have concealable stigmatized identities: Identities that can be hidden from
others and that are socially devalued and negatively stereotyped. Understanding how these …

Abstract Treatment as prevention (TaSP) is a critical component of biomedical interventions
to prevent HIV transmission. However, its success is predicated on testing and identifying …