Article
Infectious Diseases
Erin C. Wilson, Manisha Dhakal, Sanjay Sharma, Anuj Rai, Rajesh Lama, Sirish Chettri, Caitlin M. Turner, Hui Xie, Sean Arayasirikul, Jess Lin, Swagata Banik
Summary: The study found that transgender women in Nepal face significant stigma, leading to higher risk of HIV. Interventions supporting the economic and mental well-being of transgender women are necessary.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lawrence H. Yang, Ari R. Ho-Foster, Timothy D. Becker, Supriya Misra, Shathani Rampa, Ohemaa B. Poku, Patlo Entaile, Melody Goodman, Michael B. Blank
Summary: Perceived stigma in HIV care is influenced by culture, and a new Cultural Stigma Scale was developed and evaluated in Botswana to explore how cultural capabilities could help women living with HIV resist stigma. The study found that cultural factors shape stigma while cultural capabilities protect against stigma, and these cultural capabilities are linked with positive psychosocial outcomes such as self-esteem and social support.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Michelle Teti, Tyler Myroniuk, Shane Epping, Kaleea Lewis, Linda Liebenberg
Summary: Research on stigma among people living with HIV has increasingly focused on intersectionality, with participatory methods like photovoice used to uncover grounded definitions and experiences of stigma. Analyses revealed participants' experiences of HIV stigma at intersections of sexuality, race/ethnicity, illness, and roles, highlighting the development of strengths and new identities. Participatory methods can help direct interventions to reduce HIV-related stigmas and enhance coping strategies.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Renessa S. Williams, Nichole E. Stetten, Christa Cook, Robert Cook, Miriam O. Ezenwa, Robert Lucero
Summary: This study qualitatively explores the meaning and perceptions of HIV-related stigma among African American women in Florida. The findings reveal that HIV-related stigma is unpleasant for African American women, but over time, they develop strategies to combat stigma. The elements of stigma reduction described in this study may be important for designing culturally targeted interventions for African American women living with HIV.
JANAC-JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF NURSES IN AIDS CARE
(2022)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Edda Santiago-Rodriguez, Catherine E. Rivas, Andres Maiorana, Ashley E. Perez, Xavier Erguera, Mallory O. Johnson, Katerina A. Christopoulos, Carina Marquez, John A. Sauceda
Summary: The study found that Latinx people living with HIV face intersecting forms of stigma related to their multiple identities, including homophobia and HIV-related stigma, as well as anti-immigrant stigma impacting their day-to-day interactions, leading to structural inequities.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY & ETHNIC MINORITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Michael Relf, William L. Holzemer, Lauren Holt, Laura Nyblade, Courtney Ellis Caiola
Summary: Stigma is identified as a fundamental barrier to health equity, especially in the context of HIV prevention, care, and treatment. This article reviews the concept of stigma, mechanisms of action of HIV-related stigma, measurement tools, enacted and experienced stigma among HIV health care providers, and interventions to address stigma, highlighting gaps in the literature and future research priorities on HIV, intersectional, and structural stigma.
JANAC-JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF NURSES IN AIDS CARE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elham Ghasemi, Fatemeh Rajabi, Reza Negarandeh, AbouAli Vedadhir, Reza Majdzadeh
Summary: This study highlights the intersection of HIV stigma with other forms of stigma, such as migration, gender, and drug addiction, leading to various manifestations of stigma. Interventions like comprehensive HIV education, social support, and peer services are recommended to reduce stigma and discrimination based on immigrants' needs and cultural values.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zurong Liang, Yu-Te Huang
Summary: Community participation plays a vital role in the recovery and empowerment of HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM). Different types of stigma have varying effects on HIV-related self-stigma and community participation, with intersecting effects observed.
AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Latoya A. Small, Sarah M. Godoy, Caitlin Lau
Summary: Black women living with HIV in the USA face structural racism and discrimination in healthcare, leading to limited access to care. A study conducted with low-income Black women living with HIV revealed that they experienced multilevel stigma and discrimination, medical mistrust towards providers, and varied responses to stigma and discrimination. These women expressed a strong desire to feel seen and supported by healthcare providers.
CULTURE HEALTH & SEXUALITY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Riddhi A. Babel, Peng Wang, Edward J. Alessi, Henry F. Raymond, Chongyi Wei
Summary: Recent literature review found that HIV-related stigma remains a significant barrier to prevention and treatment among men who have sex with men (MSM), with internalized stigma associated with lower treatment engagement and HIV-positive MSM in the Southern part of the US more likely to engage in risky behavior. Perceived healthcare discrimination negatively impacted PrEP awareness, especially among HIV-negative Black MSM, and intersectional stigma compounded social structural barriers to PrEP adherence among young MSM of color. Stigma reduction interventions are needed to address these disparities and gaps in care continuum, with further research necessary to understand how different types of stigma affect viral suppression and PrEP uptake and adherence, particularly among MSM of color.
Review
Nursing
Alanna Bergman, Jason E. Farley, Vidisha Agarwalla, Michael Relf
Summary: This article explores the application of intersectionality theory in non-Western contexts, using the tuberculosis/HIV treatment environment in South Africa as an example to demonstrate its versatility. By considering various stigmatized identities, the article proposes a situation-specific framework.
JANAC-JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF NURSES IN AIDS CARE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nelsensius Klau Fauk, Hailay Abrha Gesesew, Lillian Mwanri, Karen Hawke, Paul Russell Ward
Summary: This qualitative study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, examines the self-response of Women Living with HIV (WLHIV) to negative HIV-related experiences. The study found that WLHIV face psychological challenges, stigma, and discrimination, but demonstrate resilience and empowerment by pursuing effective strategies and support. Policy and practice should focus on addressing the needs of WLHIV and providing HIV education programs for family and community members to enhance acceptance and support.
Article
Family Studies
Kemesha Gabbidon, Tiffany Chenneville, Valerie Earnshaw, Hunter Drake
Summary: HIV continues to affect vulnerable groups, including youth, racial/ethnic minorities, sexual and gender minorities, and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals. Youth living with HIV face intersecting stigmas and it is important to examine the processes, persons, and contexts that support their resilience.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY THEORY & REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Sarit A. Golub, Rachel A. Fikslin
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of analyzing and addressing stigma in HIV service implementation, calling for the inclusion of stigma reduction as a core outcome in implementation research and evaluation. By applying an intersectional perspective, a better understanding of the mechanisms behind stigma in existing service strategies can be achieved, and novel implementation strategies can be developed to mitigate its impact.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ediomo-Ubong Ekpo Nelson
Summary: This study explores how intersecting stigmas around social identity categories shape cannabis use and health harms for marginalized women. Women's initiation of cannabis use was influenced by social networks and sexual relationships.
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & ILLNESS
(2021)