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. 2024 May-Jun;35(3):175-188.
doi: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000457. Epub 2024 Mar 1.

The Impact of Intersectional Discrimination and Stigma on HIV Care for African, Caribbean, and Black Women Living With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic in British Columbia: A Descriptive Study

Emmanuela Ojukwu  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8 , Saima Hirani  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8 , Tatiana Sotindjo  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8 , Emily McKay  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8 , Ijeoma Okedo-Alex  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8 , Patience Magagula  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8 , Ava Pashaei  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8 , Ginikachukwu Marylinda Agudosi  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8
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The Impact of Intersectional Discrimination and Stigma on HIV Care for African, Caribbean, and Black Women Living With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic in British Columbia: A Descriptive Study

Emmanuela Ojukwu et al. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2024 May-Jun.

Abstract

African, Caribbean, and Black women living with HIV (ACB WWH) in British Columbia experience discrimination on the basis of their race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and HIV status. The various forms of stigma that ACB WWH experience intersect to create a uniquely marginalized experience that has negative consequences for quality of life and overall well-being. Eighteen semistructured interviews were completed with ACB WWH in British Columbia. Interviews were conducted by phone, Zoom, or in-person at the participant's request. Participants consistently reported experiences of various forms of discrimination. There was additional stigmatization due to COVID-19 pandemic that negatively influenced the lives of ACB WWH. Interventions and resources are needed to support ACB WWH in navigating how to work through the multifaceted impacts of intersectional stigmatization. Efforts are needed to identify ways to continue the delivery of resources like social support groups throughout future pandemics.

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Figure 1.
A visual representation of the intersecting stigmas experienced by ACB WWH during the COVID-19 pandemic. ACB WWH = African, Caribbean and Black women living with HIV.
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