Title: An epidemic of stigma and discrimination.

POPLINE Document Number: 314850

Author(s):

O'Reilly J

Source citation:

Contact, 2006 Aug;(182):22-24.

Abstract:

The AIDS epidemic is one of the world's most significant challenges. AIDS has exposed the perilous state of many countries' health care systems as well as killing 8000 people daily, leaving thousands of children orphaned and reducing communities' productive capacity. The AIDS pandemic has seen an epidemic of HIV-related stigma, discrimination and denial follow in its wake. Stigma and discrimination increase vulnerability and the impact of HIV among people living with and affected by it. They both seriously threaten the effectiveness of HIV prevention and treatment, which means tackling stigma and discrimination must be at the heart of the AIDS response. (excerpt)

Keywords:

Critique
Evaluation
Persons Living With HIV/AIDS
Faith-Based Organization
HIV Infections
Stigma
Social Discrimination
HIV Prevention
Culture
Religious Aspects
Advocacy
Human Rights
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Organizations
Political Factors
Sociocultural Factors
Social Problems
Religion
Communication