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The relationship between internalised HIV-related stigma and posttraumatic growth
Patrick J Murphy1, David Hevey
1School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland. murphp18@tcd.ie
Internalised HIV-related stigma (IHRS) negatively impacts posttraumatic growth (PTG) in people living with HIV. Resilience and mode of HIV transmission also influence PTG outcomes, suggesting targeted support is crucial.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Medical Sociology
Background:
- Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is an adaptive outcome following trauma.
- Internalised HIV-related stigma (IHRS) is the internalization of societal devaluation by individuals with HIV.
- Understanding factors influencing PTG in people with HIV is crucial for supportive interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between PTG and IHRS in people living with HIV.
- To explore the influence of HIV transmission mode and resilience on PTG.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Data collected from 74 individuals (56 males, 18 females) living with HIV in Ireland.
- Multiple regression analyses employed to examine associations between variables.
Main Results:
- IHRS was linked to poorer outcomes in specific PTG domains.
- Mode of HIV transmission significantly affected PTG outcomes across all domains.
- Resilience showed a positive association with outcomes in two PTG domains.
Conclusions:
- Stigma significantly impacts the potential for posttraumatic growth in individuals living with HIV.
- Clinical interventions should address IHRS to foster PTG.
- Future research should further explore resilience and transmission-related factors in PTG.
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