Category Archives: Stigma/discrimination

BACKGROUND: Pregnant women living with HIV are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, stigma, gender-based violence, and poor engagement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission services. Psychosocial interventions are increasingly used...

Housing instability and homelessness remain pervasive structural determinants of poor HIV outcomes in the United States. People living with HIV (PLWH) who experience homelessness face intersecting barriers, including stigma, behavioral...

Introduction:  Psychological distress (PD) is common among people living with HIV (PLWH), but prevalence estimates vary substantially. This study aimed to synthesize the prevalence of PD among PLWH and examine...

Background Transgender women and transfeminine people face a disproportionate burden of mental health conditions driven by stigma, discrimination, and structural inequities, with additional psychosocial challenges related to HIV diagnosis and...

Several studies have established that women living with HIV frequently encounter mistreatment when accessing maternal healthcare. Previous reviews on obstetric mistreatment have largely focused on the general population, leaving an...

Background Sub-Saharan African (SSA) migrants represent a significant and growing proportion of Europe’s diverse migrant population; yet face substantial barriers in accessing healthcare services. Understanding these barriers is essential for...

BACKGROUND: Globally, 301 million face anxiety disorders, notably common among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), causing major challenges and reduced quality of life. AIM: This review assesses India’s...

Background/Objectives: Sexualized drug use (SDU) and chemsex have emerged as a growing public health concern globally, reflecting complex intersections between sexual practices, psychoactive substance use, and structural vulnerabilities. In Brazil, however,...

Advances in antiretroviral therapy have transformed infection with HIV into a manageable chronic disease, increasing the survival of people living with HIV, who are also undergoing a demographic aging process...

BACKGROUND: HIV patients endure psychological distress throughout the phases of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, which considerably affects their quality of life. A thorough comprehension of patients’ psychological distress experiences is...

BACKGROUND: Implementation of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) continues to be a significant challenge, and there is a shortage of effective interventions. This scoping review...

INTRODUCTION: With the widespread availability of antiretroviral therapy, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become a chronic condition requiring long-term, integrated care. Women with HIV experience distinct clinical, reproductive, and psychosocial...