Stigma of People with HIVAIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa : A Literature Review
Joint Authors
Mbonu, Ngozi C.
De Vries, Nanne K.
van den Borne, Bart
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-08-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this literature review is to elucidate what is known about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Literature about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa was systematically searched in Pubmed, Medscape, and Psycinfo up to March 31, 2009.
No starting date limit was specified.
The material was analyzed using Gilmore and Somerville's (1994) four processes of stigmatizing responses: the definition of the problem HIV/AIDS, identification of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), linking HIV/AIDS to immorality and other negative characteristics, and finally behavioural consequences of stigma (distancing, isolation, discrimination in care).
It was found that the cultural construction of HIV/AIDS, based on beliefs about contamination, sexuality, and religion, plays a crucial role and contributes to the strength of distancing reactions and discrimination in society.
Stigma prevents the delivery of effective social and medical care (including taking antiretroviral therapy) and also enhances the number of HIV infections.
More qualitative studies on HIV/AIDS stigma including stigma in health care institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa are recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mbonu, Ngozi C.& van den Borne, Bart& De Vries, Nanne K.. 2009. Stigma of People with HIVAIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa : A Literature Review. Journal of Tropical Medicine،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449353
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mbonu, Ngozi C.…[et al.]. Stigma of People with HIVAIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa : A Literature Review. Journal of Tropical Medicine No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449353
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mbonu, Ngozi C.& van den Borne, Bart& De Vries, Nanne K.. Stigma of People with HIVAIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa : A Literature Review. Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449353
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449353