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Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior 9/2017

14.02.2017 | Original Paper

Prevalence of Internalized HIV-Related Stigma Among HIV-Infected Adults in Care, United States, 2011–2013

verfasst von: Amy R. Baugher, Linda Beer, Jennifer L. Fagan, Christine L. Mattson, Mark Freedman, Jacek Skarbinski, R. Luke Shouse, for the Medical Monitoring Project

Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior | Ausgabe 9/2017

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Abstract

HIV-infected U.S. adults have reported internalized HIV-related stigma; however, the national prevalence of stigma is unknown. We sought to determine HIV-related stigma prevalence among adults in care, describe which socio-demographic groups bear the greatest stigma burden, and assess the association between stigma and sustained HIV viral suppression. The Medical Monitoring Project measures characteristics of U.S. HIV-infected adults receiving care using a national probability sample. We used weighted data collected from June 2011 to May 2014 and assessed self-reported internalized stigma based on agreement with six statements. Overall, 79.1% endorsed ≥1 HIV-related stigma statements (n = 13,841). The average stigma score was 2.4 (out of a possible high score of six). White males had the lowest stigma scores while Hispanic/Latina females and transgender persons who were multiracial or other race had the highest. Although stigma was associated with viral suppression, it was no longer associated after adjusting for age. Stigma was common among HIV-infected adults in care. Results suggest individual and community stigma interventions may be needed, particularly among those who are <50 years old or Hispanic/Latino. Stigma was not independently associated with viral suppression; however, this sample was limited to adults in care. Examining HIV-infected persons not in care may elucidate stigma’s association with viral suppression.
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Metadaten
Titel
Prevalence of Internalized HIV-Related Stigma Among HIV-Infected Adults in Care, United States, 2011–2013
verfasst von
Amy R. Baugher
Linda Beer
Jennifer L. Fagan
Christine L. Mattson
Mark Freedman
Jacek Skarbinski
R. Luke Shouse
for the Medical Monitoring Project
Publikationsdatum
14.02.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
AIDS and Behavior / Ausgabe 9/2017
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-017-1712-y

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