Dimensions of HIV-related stigma in rural communities in Kenya and Uganda at the start of a large HIV 'test and treat' trial.

Dimensions of HIV-related stigma in rural communities in Kenya and Uganda at the start of a large HIV 'test and treat' trial.

HIV-related stigma is a frequently cited barrier to HIV testing and care engagement. A nuanced understanding of HIV-related stigma is critical for developing stigma-reduction interventions to optimize HIV-related outcomes. This qualitative study documented HIV-related stigma across eight communities...

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Main Authors: Cecilia Akatukwasa, Monica Getahun, Alison M El Ayadi, Judith Namanya, Irene Maeri, Harriet Itiakorit, Lawrence Owino, Naomi Sanyu, Jane Kabami, Emmanuel Ssemmondo, Norton Sang, Dalsone Kwarisiima, Maya L Petersen, Edwin D Charlebois, Gabriel Chamie, Tamara D Clark, Craig R Cohen, Moses R Kamya, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Diane V Havlir, Carol S Camlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249462

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