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Reducing Stigma and Discrimination Gap
Provision of ART can reduce stigma, but additional interventions are needed. Studies found that lack of knowledge of ARV treatment increased stigma, but that ARV treatment alone did not eliminate stigma and discrimination.
Reducing Stigma and Discrimination
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Further interventions are needed to reduce stigma and discrimination against women, specifically, who are at high risk or living with HIV. [See also %{s:45}] Studies found that women and girls are highly stigmatized if they test positive for HIV. Stigma impacts the HIV-positive woman, herself, as well as her children, her siblings and her family. Some providers also discriminate against those living with HIV.
Reducing Stigma and Discrimination
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Judicial action, legislation, and training on legal rights can protect people living with HIV from discrimination. Studies found that people reported being denied housing or being evicted for testing HIV-positive but that peer education on legal rights may increase protect people from discrimination. [See also %{s:61}]
Reducing Stigma and Discrimination
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Increased dissemination of basic knowledge on HIV is needed to reduce stigma. A study found that both men and women attending HIV testing lacked basic knowledge on how HIV is transmitted, with a majority believing for example, that HIV is transmitted by sharing food and about half refusing to associate with an HIV-positive individual.
Reducing Stigma and Discrimination
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