Pathologising healthy children? A review of the literature exploring the mental health of HIV-affected children in sub-Saharan Africa
2012
This article reviews the expanding body of literature that examines the mental health of HIV-affected children in sub-Saharan Africa. Focusing on primary research across disciplines and methodologies, the review examines...
Exploring the concept of HIV-related stigma
2012
BACKGROUND. HIV infection is a chronic, manageable illness. Despite advances in the care and treatment of people living with HIV infection, HIV-related stigma remains a challenge to HIV testing, care,...
Peer victimization among school-aged children with chronic conditions
2012
Peer victimization is a common problem among school-aged children, and those with chronic conditions are at an increased risk. A systematic review of the literature was carried out to explore...
Interventions to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma: What have we learned?
2003
This article reviews 22 studies that test a variety of interventions to decrease AIDS stigma in developed and developing countries. This article assesses published studies that met stringent evaluation criteria...
Stigma in the HIV/AIDS epidemic: A review of the literature and recommendations for the way forward
2008
Although stigma is considered a major barrier to effective responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, stigma reduction efforts are relegated to the bottom of AIDS programme priorities. The complexity of HIV/AIDS-related...
HIV-related stigma as a barrier to achievement of global PMTCT and maternal health goals: A review of the evidence
2013
The global community has set goals of virtual elimination of new child HIV infections and 50 percent reduction in HIV-related maternal mortality by the year 2015. Although much progress has...
Meta-analysis of health and demographic correlates of stigma towards people living with HIV
2009
HIV-related stigma may negatively impact the health, quality of life, social support and well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Previous studies have used diverse samples and a multitude of...
