Impact of experienced HIV stigma on health is mediated by internalized stigma and depression: results from the people living with HIV stigma index in Ontario

Impact of experienced HIV stigma on health is mediated by internalized stigma and depression: results from the people living with HIV stigma index in Ontario

Abstract Background Experiences of HIV stigma remain prevalent across Canada, causing significant stress and negatively affecting the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV. While studies have consistently demonstrated that stigma negatively impacts health, there has been limited research on...

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Main Authors: Jason M. Lo Hog Tian, James R. Watson, Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco, Billy Tran, Janet A. Parsons, Robert G. Maunder, Kiffer G. Card, Stefan Baral, Christian Hui, Anthony R. Boni, Monisola Ajiboye, Joanne D. Lindsay, Sean B. Rourke, The Ontario HIV Stigma Index Team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV
Stigma
Depression
Self-rated health
Regression
Mediation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11596-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11596-w

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