Exploring the concept of HIV-related stigma

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, and prevention. Numerous studies have documented the impact of HIV-related stigma among various groups of people living with HIV infection, but the concept of HIV-related stigma remains unclear. PURPOSE. Concept exploration of HIV-related stigma via an integrative literature review was conducted in order to examine the existing knowledge base of this concept. METHODS. Search engines were employed to review the existing knowledge base of this concept. CONCLUSION. After the integrative literature review, an analysis of HIV-related stigma emerged. Implications for future concept analysis, research, and practice are included.

• Determinants of Health
  • Employment
  • Social support
  • Health services
  • Stigma/discrimination
  • Other
• Population(s)
  • General HIV+ population
• Engagement and Care Cascade
  • Treatment
• Substance Use
  • Nonmedicinal drugs
• Mental Health
  • Depression