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Effects of neglect and stigmatisation on post-therapy behaviour of patients who are HIV-positive

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HIV is well known as a sexual transmitted infection. However, far too little attention is given to those that have been exposed to HIV through the use of injection drugs,… Click to show full abstract

HIV is well known as a sexual transmitted infection. However, far too little attention is given to those that have been exposed to HIV through the use of injection drugs, particularly in Middle Eastern countries. Approximately 10% of patients with HIV globally are injection drug users (IDUs).1 In low-income and middle-income countries, IDUs are most likely to be identified during imprisonment2 and prevalence rates are under-reported.3 Especially in Middle Eastern or Islamic countries, IDUs and patients with HIV are …

Keywords: patients hiv; post therapy; therapy behaviour; stigmatisation post; neglect stigmatisation; effects neglect

Journal Title: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Year Published: 2019

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