Social aspects of AIDS-related stigma in rural Uganda

Muyinda, Herbert, Seeley, J., Pickering, H. and Barton, T. (1997) Social aspects of AIDS-related stigma in rural Uganda. Health and Place, 3 (3). pp. 143-147. ISSN 1353-8292

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Abstract

In the process of collecting sexual behaviour data through in-depth interviews, 24 respondents offered information on stigma related to HIV-1 infection. Observations of social relations in public places and families of infected individuals were made. The findings suggest that although HIV/AIDS-related stigma has had adverse effects on treatment seeking behaviour of PWAs and coping mechanisms of their families, a more tolerant attitude is starting to emerge in this area. Probably, due to improvements in counselling services and home care schemes for those with AIDS. This supports the call for increased investments in counselling and community development aimed at caring for people with AIDS (PWAs).

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: aids,stigma,rural uganda,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Global Development (formerly School of International Development)
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Depositing User: Pure Connector
Date Deposited: 01 Nov 2013 12:58
Last Modified: 23 Apr 2023 00:09
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/44103
DOI: 10.1016/S1353-8292(97)00010-5

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