HIV-Related Stigma Reduction in the Era of Undetectable Equals Untransmittable: The South Korean Perspective / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy
; : 661-675, 2021.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-914610
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Since the introduction of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the late 1990s, the prognosis for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLWH) has dramatically improved. High-income countries like South Korea have had rapid declines in HIV-related deaths. Scientific advancements including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and “undetectable equals untransmittable (U = U)” knowledge have contributed progress towards the goal of ending the acquired immune deficiency syndrome epidemic by 2030. However, the application of these advancements has been limited in South Korea. Evidence shows that HIV-related stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings remain strong in this region.We review key principles for stigma reduction and people-centered approaches in the era of U = U and identify three priorities 1) immediate intervention in HIV stigma drivers in healthcare settings; 2) social stigma reduction on multiple levels; and 3) collaboration with key populations.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
AIDS
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
English
Journal:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article