The stigma of being HIV-positive in Africa

PLoS Med. 2005 Aug;2(8):e247. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020247. Epub 2005 Jul 19.

Abstract

Rankin and colleagues argue that HIV-related stigma is fueling the epidemic, and disempowering women even further.

MeSH terms

  • Africa
  • Attitude to Health
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / diagnosis*
  • HIV Seropositivity*
  • Human Rights
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prejudice*
  • Sex Factors
  • Social Perception