| Autor: |
Ouzounakis, Petros, Frantzana, Aikaterini, Iliadis, Christos, Tachtsoglou, Kiriaki, Diamantidou, Vassiliki, Kourkouta, Lambrini |
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International Journal of Caring Sciences; Jan-Apr2024, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p588-592, 5p |
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Introduction. The social stigma experienced by patients with AIDS/HIV infection affects intensely their mental health and functioning. Purpose. Delving into the impact of social stigma on patients suffering from AIDS/HIV infection. Methodology. This narrative review was based on the bibliographic search of reviews and research studies drawn from the international databases. The exclusion criterion of the articles was the language other than English, French and Greek language. Results. Social stigma separates people living with HIV from the rest of society. Unfortunately, HIV-positive people were stigmatized as people who were dangerous to public health whilst photos of the disease from terminally ill AIDS patients were used as a means of "intimidating" young people against the infection. Thus, causing society to be disgusted not only with the disease but also with the people suffering from it. Discrimination and stigmatization of HIV-positive people could stand out as discrimination at work, in the family and in the community, and even as discrimination by health professionals. Conclusions. In modern societies, we need to adopt policies that will promote the integration of HIV-positive people, efficiently and effectively resocializing them; so they can fit in all social structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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