Genre et attitudes de stigmatisation à l’égard des Personnes vivant avec le VIH (PWIH) au Bénin

Abstract

Background: The rejectionist attitudes of PLHIV are a barrier to universal access and their basic rights. This article aims to shed light on gender disparities in the stigmatization of PLHIV. Methodology: Secondary analysis of the 201 1-2012 EDSB data. A stigma level indicator was created to perform multi-varied logistic regression analyzes on a sample of 4813 men and 14849 women. Results: For both sexes, having a high level of education, being exposed frequently to the media, being a Christian and belonging to the Adja ethnic group determine the caring attitude towards PLHIV. It is the same for women who are in a conjugal relationship, those who live in rural areas, those who live in wealthy households or those who have no economic activity. Conclusions: Develop protective strategies for PLHIV based on the caring attitudes observed.