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: Received: 12 July 2024 / Approved: 13 July 2024 / Online: 15 July 2024 (10:17:54 CEST)
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Geoffroy, A.; Sirirungsi, W.; Jongpaijitsakul, P.; Chamjamrat, W.; Ruklao, C.; Kongka, M.; Sukhaphan, U.; Sathan, S.; Thina, S.; Khayanchoomnoom, T.; Le Cœur, S. Stigma and Discrimination among Adolescents Living with Perinatal HIV in Thailand: Reports from Their Caregivers. Preprints2024, 2024071101. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1101.v1
Geoffroy, A.; Sirirungsi, W.; Jongpaijitsakul, P.; Chamjamrat, W.; Ruklao, C.; Kongka, M.; Sukhaphan, U.; Sathan, S.; Thina, S.; Khayanchoomnoom, T.; Le Cœur, S. Stigma and Discrimination among Adolescents Living with Perinatal HIV in Thailand: Reports from Their Caregivers. Preprints 2024, 2024071101. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1101.v1
Geoffroy, A.; Sirirungsi, W.; Jongpaijitsakul, P.; Chamjamrat, W.; Ruklao, C.; Kongka, M.; Sukhaphan, U.; Sathan, S.; Thina, S.; Khayanchoomnoom, T.; Le Cœur, S. Stigma and Discrimination among Adolescents Living with Perinatal HIV in Thailand: Reports from Their Caregivers. Preprints2024, 2024071101. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1101.v1
APA Style
Geoffroy, A., Sirirungsi, W., Jongpaijitsakul, P., Chamjamrat, W., Ruklao, C., Kongka, M., Sukhaphan, U., Sathan, S., Thina, S., Khayanchoomnoom, T., & Le Cœur, S. (2024). Stigma and Discrimination among Adolescents Living with Perinatal HIV in Thailand: Reports from Their Caregivers. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1101.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Geoffroy, A., Tassawan Khayanchoomnoom and Sophie Le Cœur. 2024 "Stigma and Discrimination among Adolescents Living with Perinatal HIV in Thailand: Reports from Their Caregivers" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1101.v1
Abstract
In Thailand, thousands of children living with perinatal HIV have been exposed to HIV-related stigma/discrimination but its frequency and expressions have been little studied. Our objective was to assess stigma/discrimination prevalence, associated risks factors and its expressions among adolescents. All caregivers of adolescents aged 12-19 years living with perinatal HIV and receiving antiretrovirals in 20 hospitals throughout Thailand were invited to complete a face-to-face questionnaire on their adolescent’s life and medical history. Of the 572 adolescents living in family settings, 464 had their HIV-status known in the community. The overall stigma/discrimination prevalence was 46%. Factors associated included living in the north-east region (OR: 2.80, 95%CI: 1.19-4.96), having a low intellectual ability (OR:2.68, 95%CI: 1.45-5.16), a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) (OR BMI > 18.5: 0.61, 95%CI: 0.37-0.98), conflicts with caregivers (OR: 1.86, 95%CI: 1.26-2.76) and caregivers being members of a support group (OR: 2.34, 95%CI: 1.58-3.48). Expressions of stigma/discrimination included bullying, social isolation, behavioral discrimination and public disclosure. The prevalence of stigma/discrimination among adolescents living with perinatal HIV is high. Despite existing policies, stigma eradication remains necessary to normalize their life as they grow into adulthood.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases
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