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Review
. 2012 Jul-Sep;47(3):153-65.
doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6198.2011.00235.x.

Exploring the concept of HIV-related stigma

Aubrey L Florom-Smith  1 , Joseph P De Santis
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Review

Exploring the concept of HIV-related stigma

Aubrey L Florom-Smith et al. Nurs Forum. 2012 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Background: HIV infection is a chronic, manageable illness. Despite advances in the care and treatment of people living with HIV infection, HIV-related stigma remains a challenge to HIV testing, care, and prevention. Numerous studies have documented the impact of HIV-related stigma among various groups of people living with HIV infection, but the concept of HIV-related stigma remains unclear.

Purpose: Concept exploration of HIV-related stigma via an integrative literature review was conducted in order to examine the existing knowledge base of this concept.

Methods: Search engines were employed to review the existing knowledge base of this concept.

Conclusion: After the integrative literature review, an analysis of HIV-related stigma emerged. Implications for future concept analysis, research, and practice are included.

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External, Internal, and Consequences of HIV-Related Stigma
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