Social Stigma and Discrimination: HIV/AIDS

Abstract

HIV-related stigma and discrimination refers to prejudice, negative attitudes and abuse directed at people living with HIV and AIDS. In 35% of countries with available data, over 50% of people report having discriminatory attitudes towards people living with HIV. Stigma and discrimination also make people vulnerable to HIV. Those most at risk to HIV (key affected populations) continue to face stigma and discrimination based on their actual or perceived health status, race, socioeconomic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or other grounds. In the present research paper discuss the ways of Social Stigma & Discrimination HIV/AIDS and also analysis how we can reduce social stigma & discrimination against HIV/AIDS.