Social context surrounding HIV diagnosis and construction of masculinity: a qualitative study of stigma experiences of heterosexual HIV positive men in southwest Nigeria

Social context surrounding HIV diagnosis and construction of masculinity: a qualitative study of stigma experiences of heterosexual HIV positive men in southwest Nigeria

Abstract Background Though research has documented experiences of stigma and its effects on the lives of women living with HIV/AIDS, there is limited research on heterosexual positive HIV men experience of stigma in Nigeria. This study explored how social context surrounding HIV diagnosis impacts st...

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Main Authors: Titilayo Ainegbesua Okoror, Catherine Olufunke Falade, Ebunlomo Mary Walker, Adetayo Olorunlana, Agaptus Anaele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV stigma
Heterosexual HIV positive men
Nigeria
Masculinity
Culture
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3165-z

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