AIDS-related stigma, hiv testing, and transmission risk among patrons of informal drinking places in cape town, South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorPitpitan E.V.
dc.contributor.authorKalichman S.C.
dc.contributor.authorEaton L.A.
dc.contributor.authorCain D.
dc.contributor.authorSikkema K.J.
dc.contributor.authorSkinner D.
dc.contributor.authorWatt M.H.
dc.contributor.authorPieterse D.
dc.date.accessioned2012-08-02T09:13:52Z
dc.date.available2012-08-02T09:13:52Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionArticle
dc.description.abstractBackground AIDS-related stigma as a barrier to HIV testing has not been examined within the context of high at risk environments such as drinking venues. Of particular importance is whether AIDS-related stigma is associated with HIV transmission risks among people who have never been tested for HIV. Purpose We examined: (1) AIDS-related stigma as a barrier to testing, controlling for other potential barriers, and (2) whether stigma is associated with HIV risks among HIVuntested individuals. Methods We surveyed 2,572 individuals attending informal drinking establishments in Cape Town, South Africa to assess HIV testing status, AIDS-related stigma endorsement, and HIV transmission sexual risk behavior. Results Endorsement of AIDS-related stigma was negatively associated with HIV lifetime testing. In addition, stigma endorsement was associated with higher HIV transmission risks. Conclusion AIDS-related stigma must be addressed in HIV prevention campaigns across South Africa. Antistigma messages should be integrated with risk reduction counseling and testing. © The Society of Behavioral Medicine 2012.
dc.identifier.citationAnnals of Behavioral Medicine
dc.identifier.citation43
dc.identifier.citation3
dc.identifier.citation362
dc.identifier.citation371
dc.identifier.issn8836612
dc.identifier.other10.1007/s12160-012-9346-9
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/21946
dc.subjectAlcohol
dc.subjectHIV/AIDS-related stigma
dc.subjectHIVrisk behavior
dc.subjectHIVtesting
dc.subjectSubstance use
dc.titleAIDS-related stigma, hiv testing, and transmission risk among patrons of informal drinking places in cape town, South Africa
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