Stigma is broadly considered as an important obstacle in HIV prevention and
treatment. In Mozambique, more PLWHIV have access to treatment than ever.
ART increased their QoL and created a new context for stigma production.
This cross-sectional study conducted in Northern Mozambique explored a
possible association between stigma and QoL. The Berger Stigma Scale and
WHOQOL-BREF were used to measure levels of HIV-related stigma and
perceived QoL in two groups of PLWHIV receiving ARV, with participation in a
HBC programme as the independent variable.
The study uncovered a weak to moderate negative correlation between stigma
and QoL scores. Statistically significant differences were discovered between the
groups’ scores on the Berger Stigma Scale and a higher perceived QoL for
PLWHIV in the HBC group on three WHOQOL-BREF subscales and on the
overall score. The scores on the social relationships subscale indicated lower
perceived QoL for PLWHIV in the HBC group. / Sociology / M.A. (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/4256 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| Creators | Massicotte, Alexandre Claude Raynald |
| Contributors | Du Plessis, G. E. (Dr) |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (188 leaves) |
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