| A qualitative study of stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. | |
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PMID: 18360743 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) are a pressing problem in Vietnam, in particular because of propaganda associating HIV with the "social evils" of sex work and drug use. There is little understanding of the causes and sequelae of stigma and discrimination against PLHIV in Vietnam. Fifty-three PLHIV participated in focus group discussions in Ho Chi Minh City. Nearly all participants experienced some form of stigma and discrimination. Causes included exaggerated fears of HIV infection, misperceptions about HIV transmission, and negative representations of PLHIV in the media. Participants faced problems getting a job, perceived unfair treatment in the workplace and experienced discrimination in the healthcare setting. Both discrimination and support were reported in the family environment. There is a need to enforce laws against discrimination and provide education to decrease stigma against PLHIV in Vietnam. Recent public campaigns encouraging compassion toward PLHIV and less discrimination from healthcare providers who work with PLHIV have been encouraging. |
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Authors:
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Mai Doan Anh Thi; Deborah Bain Brickley; Dang Thi Nhat Vinh; Donn J Colby; Annette H Sohn; Nguyen Quang Trung; Le Truong Giang; Jeffrey S Mandel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2008-03-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AIDS and behavior Volume: 12 ISSN: 1090-7165 ISO Abbreviation: AIDS Behav Publication Date: 2008 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-06-27 Completed Date: 2008-09-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712133 Medline TA: AIDS Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S63-70 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California, San Francisco, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Female Focus Groups HIV Infections / psychology* Health Surveys Humans Interviews as Topic Male Middle Aged Prejudice* Qualitative Research* Social Isolation Stereotyping* Urban Population Vietnam |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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D43TW00003/TW/FIC NIH HHS; K23 HD047166/HD/NICHD NIH HHS |
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