‘Between Us And Them’ - Understanding Stigma And Stigmatization Among People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv) / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) In Sumatera Island, Indonesia
- Author:
Muhammad Arsyad Subu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stigma, HIV/AIDS, Grounded theory, Sumatra Island, Indonesia
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2017;18(1):31-43
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
People living with HIV/AIDS have been the targets of stigma. For
those with HIV/AIDS, stigma has created dire circumstances in the workplace,
healthcare and in social settings. There is limited information on stigma among
people living with HIV/AIDS West Sumatera in Sumatera Island Indonesia. The
purpose of this research is to understand how stigma and stigmatisation among
people living with HIV/AIDS in their daily lives. Methods: The study design was
Charmaz’s Constructivist Grounded Theory. Data was collected by semistructured
interviews, document reviews, and field notes and memos of 25
participants at Ahmad Muchtar Hospital Sumatera. Data analysis used Paillé.
Results: The research found 4 categories: (1) denial, (2) low self-esteem, (3)
rejection and isolation, and (4) fear. HIV AIDS stigma becomes another life
obstacle of people who are already faced with social and economic obstacles.
Conclusions: The findings provide some useful information to be incorporated
into healthcare education directed toward enabling current and future providers
of health services to help people with HIV/AIDS in Sumatera Island Indonesia.
Stigma remains a clinical and social justice priority to provide ongoing support
for people with HIV/AIDS, to develop and evaluate both general and more
targeted anti-stigma interventions. Further researches are needed to understand
the stigma toward people with HIV/AIDS in Sumatra Island from families’ and
communities’ perspectives. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 18 (1): January –
June 2017: XX XX.
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