HIV STIGMA

Advertisement
Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Black Women, HIV, and the Power of Belief

In the nation's capital, a group of Black women, each living with HIV for roughly 26 years, gathered to share their experiences. They face a unique challenge: society often judges them not just for their HIV status, but also because of their race and gender. This double stigma can make it difficult

reading time less than a minute
Nov 02 2025HEALTH

Living with HIV in Dar es Salaam: The Hidden Struggles

In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, living with HIV comes with a heavy burden. Stigma is a constant companion, making life harder for those affected. Between December 2021 and June 2022, a study shed light on how this stigma impacts their daily lives. The study involved 33 participants from Ilal

reading time less than a minute
Jan 03 2025HEALTH

HIV and Stigma: How They Affect Treatment for Women in the US

In the United States, certain groups of women face a higher risk of HIV. Black and Latina women living in disadvantaged areas are particularly affected. These women often struggle with sticking to their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment. This can lead to a detectable viral load (VL), which is n

reading time less than a minute