| AIDS-related stigma: perceptions of family caregivers and health volunteers in western Uganda. | |
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PMID: 18270502 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article reports the findings from a qualitative research study carried out in four areas in western Uganda. Opinions about AIDS-related stigma were elucidated from four focus group discussions with health volunteers of a home-based care program for HIV/AIDS and from 16 in-depth interviews with family caregivers of AIDS patients. While the health volunteers emphasized that AIDS-related stigma is still very strong, the family caregivers said that positive changes have occurred and discrimination against AIDS patients and their family members has eased. The difference in the perception of AIDS-related stigma between health volunteers and family caregivers needs further confirmation through additional studies specifically designed to answer this question. It should also be investigated whether the healthcare system itself contributes to AIDS-related stigma in this environment. |
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Authors:
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Walter Kipp; Ellen Bajenja; Ednah Karamagi; Denis Tindyebwa |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: World health & population Volume: 9 ISSN: 1718-3340 ISO Abbreviation: World Health Popul Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-13 Completed Date: 2008-03-25 Revised Date: 2010-01-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101307691 Medline TA: World Health Popul Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 5-13 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. walter.kipp@ualberta.ca |
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Adult Attitude to Health Caregivers* Confidentiality Female Focus Groups HIV Infections / ethnology*, psychology, therapy Humans Male Middle Aged Stereotyping* Uganda Voluntary Workers* |
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