TY - JOUR
T1 - Is it just me? Experiences of HIV-related stigma
AU - Block, R. G.
N1 - Copyright:
Copyright 2009 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - HIV carries a significant social stigma, and people who are HIV positive and people who love and work with them may experience HIV-related stigma. The effects and magnitude of HIV-related stigma and stigmatizing behaviors are diverse. This qualitative study explored felt HIV-related stigma among adults with HIV including individual experiences and insight into the mechanism of HIV-related stigma. Participants shared experiences, and how they managed, coped and survived. Grounded theory analysis revealed that at the core of facing and managing stigma was living with HIV. Components of resilience - risk factors, protective factors and coping skills - were illustrated, and implicate further research.
AB - HIV carries a significant social stigma, and people who are HIV positive and people who love and work with them may experience HIV-related stigma. The effects and magnitude of HIV-related stigma and stigmatizing behaviors are diverse. This qualitative study explored felt HIV-related stigma among adults with HIV including individual experiences and insight into the mechanism of HIV-related stigma. Participants shared experiences, and how they managed, coped and survived. Grounded theory analysis revealed that at the core of facing and managing stigma was living with HIV. Components of resilience - risk factors, protective factors and coping skills - were illustrated, and implicate further research.
KW - HIV
KW - Qualitative research
KW - Stigma
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U2 - 10.1080/15381500902736087
DO - 10.1080/15381500902736087
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:70449122027
VL - 8
SP - 1
EP - 19
JO - Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services
JF - Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services
SN - 1538-1501
IS - 1
ER -