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1Hui Yang, RN, Anliu Nie, RN, Yao Yin, RN, and Huan Wang, RN, are Graduate Students, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. Xia Xie, RN, is a PhD Student, West China School of Nursing and Department of Nursing, West China Hospital, Chengdu, China. Hong Chen, PhD, is a Professor, West China School of Nursing and Department of Nursing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Abstract:
HIV-related stigma is a worldwide phenomenon that can lead to a series of negative outcomes. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of HIV-related stigma and its associated factors among people living with HIV in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, China. A cross-sectional study was performed between September and December 2017. A total of 318 participants were included. The mean participant score on the Berger HIV Stigma Scale was 105.13 (SD = 21.58), showing a moderate level of stigma. In multivariable regression analysis, HIV-related stigma was more severe for participants with no religious beliefs, a shorter period since HIV diagnosis, nondisclosure of HIV status to sexual partners or friends, more affective support, and less emotional/information support. To reduce HIV-related stigma, health care providers should draw more attention to targeted interventions to assist those who may have a greater risk of stigma.
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