Paper
Sunday, November 4, 2007
269
HIV/AIDS stigma in Africa
Priscilla S. Dlamini, PhD, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Swaziland, Mbabane, Swaziland and Maureen L. Chirwa, PhD, Kamazu College of Nursing, University of Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi.
HIV and AIDS stigma is a severe problem in the field of HIV/AIDS care in Africa, limiting access to testing, treatment and care, and decreasing support and quality of life. In this paper the main results of a qualitative study involving 43 focus groups with 251 participants in five Africa countries are described including the types of stigma described, and the results of the stigma. A conceptual model based on the results of the study will be dealt with briefly.