HIV/AIDS-related discrimination in Shanxi rural areas of China / 生物医学与环境科学(英文)
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences
;
(12): 410-417, 2004.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-329619
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>In order to explore the features of discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS in rural areas, a community-based intervention was carried out in two pilot communities of X County of Shanxi Province from September 2002 to October 2003.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Data were collected using qualitative methods (in-depth interview and focus group discussion) and anonymously structured questionnaires.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>(1) Severe discrimination against people infected with HIV/AIDS was revealed in the target communities. However, the response to HIV/AIDS was different in each community. (2) People were reluctant to disclose their HIV status or get tested for HIV, which endangered their sexual partners to contract HIV through unprotected sexual intercourses. (3) Attitudes towards people infected with HIV/AIDS varied. (4) Public education promoted a better understanding of HIV/AIDS which in turn improved community attitudes and behaviors towards people with HIV/AIDS.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>HIV/AIDS-related discrimination undermines both individuals' and communities' responses to HIV/AIDS and may be a serious obstacle towards effective HIV/AIDS prevention and control.</p>
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prejudice
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Psychology
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Rural Population
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Attitude to Health
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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HIV Infections
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China
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Health Education
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Epidemiology
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Interviews as Topic
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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